Cliffy B hangs up his lancer and bids farewell to Epic.
Famed Gears of War design director Cliff Bleszinski has announced he has resigned from Epic Games.
Bleszinski told colleagues that he would be taking “a much-needed break” but did not disclose a further explanation of his departure or plans for the future.
“I’ve been doing this since I was a teenager, and outside of my sabbatical last year, I have been going non-stop, Bleszinski told his co-workers at Epic in a personal message.
“I literally grew up in this business, as Mike Capps likes to say. And now that I’m grown up, it’s time for a much needed break. I will miss the projects, the playtests, the debates, and most importantly, the people.”
“Epic only hires the best of the best, and it has been a joy working with each and every one of you on a daily basis, whether you were hired weeks ago or decades ago. I have been fortunate enough to collaborate with a variety of disciplines, from code to art to marketing and PR – it’s been one big, rewarding learning experience.”
Bleszinksi, who’s been with Epic for the best part of 20 years, was a key figure at the Maryland studio and his name was tied to such popular franchises as Unreal and more recently the highly successful third-person shooter series Gears of War.
Epic Games VP Mark Rein commented on Bleszinski’s departure saying:
“I know that everyone here has benefited greatly from his passion for gaming and the depth of his expertise and experience. I’ll miss watching his star shine from such a close vantage point but I’ll still look forward to watching his continued success.”
Tags: Cliff Bleszinski, Epic Games, Gears of War
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