Part 9/10:
Looking Ahead: The Future of Blizzard
At this point, it’s hard to see Blizzard bouncing back from the ongoing chaos. With executives leaving abruptly, internal leadership fighting for control, and transparency issues, the company appears to be in free fall. Industry insiders speculate that Blizzard may be sold, restructured, or broken up in response to these crises.
Meanwhile, many employees and veteran workers who did not partake in Blizzard’s toxic culture are likely to face collateral damage—being painted with the same brush as those responsible for misconduct. The pattern, unfortunately, suggests that systemic issues within the organization run deep, and superficial leadership changes may do little to address core problems.