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John Hight steps down as Wizards of the Coast president

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14 outlets - including Gamingbolt, GamingBolt and Venturebeat and 11 more - are covering this story. In a statement, Wizards of the Coast noted that Hight's departure won't have any effect on the development of Exodus and Warlock.

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Gamingbolt Jul 29, 11:36 UTC

Blizzard Veteran John Hight is Leaving Wizards of the Coast

In a statement, Wizards of the Coast noted that Hight's departure won't have any effect on the development of Exodus and Warlock.

GamingBolt Jul 29, 11:36 UTC

Wizards of the Coast President John Hight is Leaving in September

The company behind Dungeons and Dragons noted that Hight's departure won't affect the development of Exodus and Warlock.

Venturebeat Jul 29, 10:48 UTC

John Hight is stepping down as president of Wizards of the Coast

John Hight, the president of Magic: The Gathering, will be stepping down from his role on September 1, 2026. The post John Hight is stepping down as president of Wizards of the Coast appeared first on GamesBeat .

Gamereactor UK Jul 29, 09:42 UTC

D&D owner Wizards of the Coast's president steps down after two years

John Hight will be stepping down from his role as president of D&D owner Wizards of the Coast. He will be officially leaving his role from the 1st of September, but will continue to be employed by Wizards as an advisor following his departu…

Wizards of the Coast president John Hight to step down in September
Pocketgamer Jul 29, 09:40 UTC

Wizards of the Coast president John Hight to step down in September

Wizards of the Coast president John Hight will step down from the role on September 1st according to a US Securities and Exchange Commission filing. As reported by GamesIndustry.biz, the filing states that Hight will remain with the company…

Despite Magic's unprecedented success, Wizards of the Coast's president is already stepping down
Polygon Jul 29, 08:56 UTC

Despite Magic's unprecedented success, Wizards of the Coast's president is already stepping down

Wizards of the Coast president John Hight steps down from the role after two years, despite the huge financial success of Magic: The Gathering.

John Hight Has Stepped Down As Wizards Of The Coast President After Just Two Years
MMORPG.com Jul 28, 21:15 UTC

John Hight Has Stepped Down As Wizards Of The Coast President After Just Two Years

John Hight, who joined Wizards of the Coast as their president from Blizzard two years ago, has stepped down from his role.

Wizards of the Coast President John Hight Announces Departure from Company
Techraptor Jul 28, 19:25 UTC

Wizards of the Coast President John Hight Announces Departure from Company

Wizards of the Coast's President, John Hight, has announced he will be departing the company after two years of service. Read this article on TechRaptor

Two years on from taking the role, Wizards of the Coast's president is stepping down
Rock Paper Shotgun Jul 28, 17:01 UTC

Two years on from taking the role, Wizards of the Coast's president is stepping down

Wizards of the Coast president John Hight is stepping down from the role. As reported by GamesIndustry.biz , a US Securities and Exchange Commission filing from July 27th revealed that Hight will be moving on from the role come September 1s…

 Wizards of the Coast president is stepping down after just 2 years on the job
PC Gamer Jul 28, 16:38 UTC

Wizards of the Coast president is stepping down after just 2 years on the job

John Hight's looming departure was revealed just a week after Hasbro took a $56 million impairment arising from cancelled videogame projects.

Wizards of the Coast president steps down after only two years in the role
Eurogamer Jul 28, 15:15 UTC

Wizards of the Coast president steps down after only two years in the role

The president of Wizards of the Coast will be stepping down from the role after only two years in the job. Read more

WotC President John Hight To Step Down Despite MTG And D&D Successes
TheGamer Jul 28, 15:12 UTC

WotC President John Hight To Step Down Despite MTG And D&D Successes

Despite strong performances from Magic: The Gathering and D&D, it's all change at the top of Wizards with John Hight stepping down after two years.

Wizards of the Coast president John Hight is stepping down
Game Developer Jul 28, 14:15 UTC

Wizards of the Coast president John Hight is stepping down

Hight will continue to earn $800,000 annually in his new advisor role, as well as netting an annual cash bonus award.

John Hight steps down as Wizards of the Coast president
Gamesindustry Jul 28, 10:21 UTC

John Hight steps down as Wizards of the Coast president

John Hight, the president of Wizards of the Coast, will be stepping down on September 1. The news was given through a US Securities and Exchange Commission filing on July 27. Read more