Jen Oneal and Mike Ybarra, the former executive vice president of development and the former EVP and general manager of platform technology, respectively, will take the helm at Blizzard and share responsibility for development and operational accountability.

The company is continuing to face an outpouring of stories of misconduct, and workers who organised a walkout have demanded a set of new rules for handling reports of sexism, harassment, and discrimination.

Blizzard president and COO Daniel Alegre wrote in a letter to employees: "Jen and Mike will share responsibility for development and operational accountability for the company. Both are leaders of great character and integrity and are deeply committed to ensuring our workplace is the most inspired, welcoming environment for creative excellence."