Scott Mercers leaves Blizzard after 26 years

While it is true that the spotlight is always on the professional players in the esports scene, very little is said about those who are in charge of designing, producing, or creating the video games we love. This time, one of Blizzard Entertainment’s most important designers, Scott Mercer, has decided to retire after 26 years with the company.

Just like talking about professional gamers, these types of personalities that, in many opportunities, are completely unknown are very important in the day-to-day of the titles we love. In addition, Mercer was part of the development of extremely popular games such as Warcraft III, Starcraft, and Overwatch 2.

Scott Mercer Announces Retirement from Blizzard Entertainment

Through an announcement on his personal Twitter account, video game designer Scott Mercer announced his retirement from Blizzard Entertainment after 26 years. In addition, Mercer, in the Tweet, notes that it has been great working with people dedicated to creating “cool games” for the entire time. Finally, he stresses that he will focus on other facets, such as caring for his physical and mental health.

I’ve retired after 26 years as a game designer at Blizzard. Had a great run working on so many cool games with so many great people over that time.
Now I’m moving on to the new phase of my life where I devote my time and energy to improving my health, both physical and mental.

— Scott Mercer (@GScottM) June 19, 2023

Scott Mercer is widely known for all his work on the design of World of Warcraft, as he was one of the key pillars in making the game as successful as it was from the launch itself.

However, this is not the only role he has had within the company, as Mercer assumed different management positions within Blizzard. In addition, we must emphasize that Mercer is the “systems designer” of the latest title of the Overwatch saga. Within his experience and extensive resume, we can highlight quality control, game design, technical support, and creative services.

Mercer participated in very popular titles

As mentioned, Scott Mercer was part of developing games like WoW and Overwatch 2. However, you have Mercer to thank if you ever played some WoW expansions like Wrath of the Lich King or Frozen Throne. In addition, it’s worth mentioning that he also collaborated with the design and development of Diablo 3 Reaper of Souls, which earned $2.7M in its first week of sales alone.

Mercer has been part of Blizzard Entertainment since 1998 and has witnessed the company’s growth. There is no doubt that this video game developer and publisher owes a lot to this extraordinary game designer.

Below, we will show you the most notable achievements in Mercer’s 26 years at Blizzard.

• StarCraft
• StarCraft: Brood War
• WarCraft II: Battle Chest
• Diablo II
• WarCraft III: Reign of Chaos
• WarCraft III: The Frozen Throne
• World of WarCraft
• World of WarCraft: The Burning Crusade
• WoW: Cataclysm
• WoW: Mists of Pandaria
• Diablo III: Reaper of Souls
• StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void
• Heroes of the Storm
• Overwatch
• WoW: Battle for Azeroth
• WarCraft III: Reforged
• Overwatch 2

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