Head of Blizzard Entertainment Mike Ybarra shared the company’s future plans. In an address to fans on the studio’s official website, he stated that Blizzard intends to communicate with fans regarding its internal affairs in order to regain the trust of fans.
According to Ibarra, the company will focus on creating a safe and inclusive internal culture, and the amount of bonuses for top management representatives will depend on the success of this program. Blizzard will also increase the size of its complaints handling and internal investigation departments.
In addition, Ibarra noted that the company understands the need for more frequent and regular updates to its titles. Blizzard will also focus on improving the quality of games. Ibarra said the company will make several important announcements over the next week.
January 18 Microsoft announced the purchase Activision Blizzard. The deal was rumored to be worth about $70 billion. According to the Wall Street Journal, CEO Bobby Kotick leaves the company after the completion of the purchase process.