Blizzard President Talks Culture, Bonuses and Releasing More Games - Bloomberg.com
December 19, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Blizzard President Talks Culture, Bonuses and Releasing More Games
In Bloomberg’s Game On newsletter, Jason Schreier speaks with Blizzard Entertainment president Johanna Faries, who took over in 2024 and is nearing her two-year anniversary. Faries previews what’s coming from the storied studio and outlines her leadership priorities.
Key takeaways:
- Culture: Renewing studio culture and aligning teams under her leadership following the 2024 transition.
- Bonuses and compensation: Emphasizing fair incentives and clarity around bonuses for developers.
- Shipping more games: A push to increase the cadence of releases while maintaining Blizzard’s quality bar.
- Timing: The conversation lands as Faries approaches two years as president in late 2025.
The newsletter also introduces this week’s top gaming news.
By Jason Schreier | December 19, 2025
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