Chris Metzen is back at Blizzard as World of Warcraft’s new Executive Creative Director
Metzen will “support World of Warcraft leadership.”
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Blizzard announced today that Chris Metzen will return to the Warcraft universe in a full time position as the Executive Creative Director. Metzen has a long career at the company and was the Senior Vice President of Story and Franchise Development prior to his 2016 retirement.
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Metzen’s retirement from gaming was short-lived, as he shipped a board game project in 2021 that was followed up by a return in a part-time capacity as an advisor to Blizzard in late 2022.
Metzen’s creative input has been a key foundation for the World of Warcraft franchise. He began working onWarcraft1 in 1994 as a concept artist. He furthered his career with Blizzard by working onDiabloand providing voice talent forStarcraft. In 2002, Metzen became the creative director for Warcraft 3.
Blizzard tweeted the announcement of Metzen’s return to a full-time role via theWorld of Warcraft Twitteraccount. Metzen then responded to the announcement by saying that working on Warcraft was “like coming home.”
It’s been amazing working on Warcraft again. Like coming home. The stories we’re developing right now – how the world unfolds over the next few years… Well, I can’t wait for y’all to see where we’re headed.SOON… :) https://t.co/7hPIR8YEr0September 26, 2023
The overall response to the announcement has been positive. Some fans are also speculating that Metzen’s return could signal the reveal of a new expansion for Warcraft being announced at BlizzCon 2023 which is slated to take place in November.
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