Rod Fergusson

Would you kindly allow me to share some news?

I’m returning to 2K as Head of the BioShock Franchise, leading Cloud Chamber!

I’m deeply grateful for the work the studio has done so far, and I’m committed to building a BioShock game we’ll be proud of and that our players will love.

After five years driving the Diablo franchise with four big launches, it’s time to step away from Blizzard/Microsoft, sword in hand, and see what’s next. I’m proud of what we’ve built and excited for what’s ahead for Diablo, and for me.

My level 30 Necromancer turned in their first Whisper and got a Ring of Mendeln! I will take that. It might not last long but I'll enjoy it while I can. Now to find those new gloves... #DiabloIV #Season9

Diablo Immortal: 8 Minutes of Druid Class Gameplay

Check out eight minutes of gameplay showing off the new Druid class in Diablo Immortal, set to drop for the free-to-play action-RPG for PC and mobile on July 3.

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Diablo Immortal: The Making of the Druid Class

Go behind the scenes with the team at Blizzard to get their insights into the making of the new Druid class in Diablo Immortal, the free-to-play action-RPG for PC and mobile. The Druid class will be available on July 3.

#IGNSummerOfGaming

TFW you say the word "out" in a meeting and someone identifies not only the country you're from, but also the province.

Another reason I'm excited about Season 8! #DiabloIV

Go on…

YouTube video by Rhykker Diablo 4 2025 Roadmap - Exclusive Interview

Brent Gibson, Game Director on Diablo 4, got a chance to chat with Rhykker regarding the roadmap. You can check it out here!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=az6F...

5 castle banners appear to be burning, with each banner being more consumed. Above them, text overlaid reads, Diablo IV 2025 roadmap. The Age of Hatred continues. Text on the first banner reads, Jan-Apr. Witchcraft, Witchcraft powers. Quests and reputation board. Headhunts activity. Occult gems. Earnable raven pet. Permanent additions: new armory. And more. The second reads, Apr-Jun. Belial’s Return. Boss powers. Quests and reputation board. Apparition incursion activity. 2 year anniversary. Permanent additions: new lair bosses. Belial/Urivar/Harbringer. Lair Bosses QoL. Reliquaries. Season journey update. The third reads, Jul-Sep. Sins of the Horadrim. Horadric powers. Quests & reputation board. Permanent additions: new nightmare dungeon activities. Console KB&M support. The next reads, Sep-Dec. Infernal chaos. Chaos powers. Quests and reputation boards. Infernal hordes update. Earnable pet. New IP collab. The final reads, 2026. New expansion. New ranking system. Leaderboards.

The Age of Hatred continues in #DiabloIV.

Learn more about what's coming to #DiabloIV:
https://blizz.ly/4lhfSvP

5 years at Blizzard and I finally have my sword! #Diablo

On my drive back to Irvine I finished listening to "Tress of the Emerald Sea (Dramatized Adaptation)" by Brandon Sanderson and it was fantastic! Going to check for dramatized adaptations for all my audio books moving forward.

Can't wait for next week! I mean who doesn't want things like a tornado of piranhas, fire bats or a giant frog helping them?

Join our Developer Update for a deep dive on the next season and what's coming to #DiabloIV 🔥

📅January 16th
🕚11AM PST

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2024 had a lot of highs but I’m not going to forget it’s the year that skin cancer took its shot at me. Hoping you all have a safe and healthy 2025!

Lastly, I want to thank our Diablo team. An “ongoing game” means you don’t just ship once, but that you’re constantly shipping. And over the last 18 months they have done just that to make Diablo IV the best it’s ever been and there’s lots more to come. Thank you.

Speaking of support, I’d also like to thank everyone who supports us at Blizzard. As we say “it takes a Blizzard to make a Blizzard game”...

I would like to take this moment to thank our players. When you release an “ongoing game” like this, it becomes a true collaboration with your players and we’re extremely thankful for their feedback and support...

It was an honor to be nominated for “Best Ongoing Game” at the TGAs. Congrats to Helldivers 2 for their win! I would like to take this moment to share some gratitude...

Great question - let me find out!

Can't wait!

Before the craziness of launch day tomorrow, I just wanted to say "Congratulations!" to GGG for their Early Access release of Path of Exile 2! My pre-download is finished and I'm looking forward to playing over the holidays. Now to figure out what class to play...

Picture of a menu showing "Turkey, Stuffing, Gravy and Cranberry Wedge Fries"

Blizzard Holiday Party tomorrow and if this is Thanksgiving poutine then my diet is in real trouble -

No surprise on my #1 Xbox game of 2024 - Diablo IV!
#XboxYearInReview

An episode per week or so. Bite size pieces. :)

Is it weird that I'm watching Arcane as slowly as possible so that it's not over too soon?

Thank you! I hope you had a good one!

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone that celebrates!

Thankful for family, friends and the folks I get to work with every day!

YouTube video by Easy Allies TGA Noms, STALKER 2, and Diablo IV w/ Rod Fergusson - Easy Allies Podcast - Nov 22, 2024

This year's nominations for The Game Awards are in, and there's a lot to talk about. Blizzard's Rod Fergusson calls in to chat about the current state of Diablo IV. Plus, our Avowed preview and early thoughts on STALKER 2.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJay...

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