Blizzard Entertainment Welcomes Back Chris Metzen After Six-Year Absence

Chris Metzen is rejoining Blizzard Entertainment, this time to work on the Warcraft franchise. Prior to his departure in 2016, Metzen spent 22 years at the company, holding the position of senior vice president of creative development. The news of his return was announced by John Hight, senior vice president and general manager of the Warcraft series, via Twitter. Hight expressed his excitement, stating, "I am thrilled to announce that Chris Metzen has joined the Warcraft leadership team as a creative advisor." Metzen will initially focus on World of Warcraft, with plans to expand his role to other projects within the franchise. In 2018, Metzen co-founded Warchief Gaming, a studio and tabletop gaming club.