Blizzard Entertainment Bids Farewell to John Hight

Following over a decade of dedicated service, John Hight has parted ways with Blizzard Entertainment. Hight, who initially joined the company in 2011, took to social media to share the news, expressing his eagerness to delve into new prospects. "After an incredible 12-year stint at Blizzard, I have chosen to move on and embark on a new adventure," Hight stated. "Although the decision was challenging, I feel that the timing is opportune, given that the Warcraft universe is celebrating its 30th anniversary and is in a remarkable position. I have been deeply honored to serve the heroes of Azeroth." He further added: "While I do not have any specific details to share regarding my next move at this time, I am enthusiastic about exploring novel opportunities and challenges within the industry, and I look forward to continuing to create exceptional games alongside talented individuals." Hight initially joined Blizzard as a senior producer for World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria. Throughout his tenure, he progressed to executive producer and vice president of the franchise before assuming the role of general manager in November 2021. Additionally, Hight oversaw production for Diablo 3 and its expansion, Reaper of Souls. Hight's career commenced in 1993 as the creative director of internal development startup The 3DO Company. He then joined Electronic Arts in 1996 as an executive producer and director of design, before moving to Atari in 2002 to assume another executive producer role. In 2005, Hight joined Sony as the director of product development, where he worked on God of War 3 and the launch of the PlayStation Network.