Bobby Kotick will definitely leave Activision Blizzard in 2023 after the purchase of Microsoft, according to TWSJ

We have quite a few things clear regarding the announcement of the purchase of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft. The figure is enormous, reaching $68.7 billion, and the future for the division directed by Phil Spencer promises with the arrival of numerous works to the Xbox Game Pass service.

However, one of the most important questions comes about the leadership of the creators of Call of Duty and Diablo. Bobby Kotick He will retain his position as CEO until the purchase closes in 2023.

, but her future is uncertain after that, as Spencer will take full charge in the resulting org chart.

now through The Wall Street Journal, we have been able to know that Kotick will finally leave his post, leaving the company,

when the purchase has been made effective. The sources consulted by the media point in this direction, although the president has only indicated that “I will always be available to guarantee that we have the best integration.”

They explain from the publication that in November Phil Spencer made it clear that the acquisition would only occur if the situation among the employees improves

. Cases of sexual harassment and abuse among the Activision Blizzard staff have been a constant since the middle of last year.

On the other hand, we have known the tremendous figures that Kotick will pocket with this purchase, not only due to the sale of his shares, but also in the possible event that he is finally fired by Microsoft.