Back in May the Overwatch League commissioner Nate Nanzer revealed he was leaving Blizzard to work with Epic Games, and according to a new report from Dexerto, more high-profile staff members might be heading out of Blizzard.
This report alleges that sources have said that over the next few weeks global product director of Blizzard Esports Kim Phan will be leaving, and the overall strategy for esports is reportedly causing problems.
"People are really getting tired of working for Pete Vlastelica," one source said of the President and CEO of Activision Blizzard esports. "The focus has become commercializing the esports titles instead of making good programs for the community. Many people internally are laying that on Pete, and it has crushed morale among the Call of Duty and Overwatch teams especially."
"Right now, there's a feeling that a lot of the senior management just don't understand esports," another source close to the situation said, "but there is no room for negotiating with these people. They are convinced their vision, which is more in line with televised sports, is the right way to go and it has just made people miserable."
The report doesn't name any others who are due to leave, but Dexerto does claim that they've received a list of other experienced figures set to depart.
We will keep you updated as this story develops.