Wizards of the Coast President John Hight Announces Departure from Company
John Hight, President of Wizards of the Coast, announced his departure from the company, effective September 1, 2026, after two years in the role. He will continue in an advisory capacity. The company stated that its core franchises, Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons, remain strong, and its 2027 video game slate, including Exodus and Warlock, is on track despite recent project cancellations and a significant impairment charge.
- Entities
- Topic: Tabletop Gaming
- Company: Blizzard Entertainment
- Company: Wizards of the Coast
- Person: John Hight
- Game: Warlock
- Game: Dungeons & Dragons
- Game: Exodus
- Game: Magic: The Gathering
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