Apex Legends' game director and design director leave Respawn

On Friday, Dec 3rd, Apex Legends' game director Chad Grenier announced that he is leaving Respawn together with design director Jason McCord. Sharing a blog postal service (via GameSpot), Grenier describes his 11 years at the company he helped to co-found as "an unforgettable ride".

"Apex Legends is in swell hands and I feel similar I can walk away knowing this game and customs will continue to be taken care of."

Taking over the game director handle for Apex Legends is Steven Ferreira who joined every bit a squad director in 2022. According to Grenier, Ferreira has been "running half of the team" for Apex Legends and believes that the game volition be safe in his care, praising Ferreria's penchant for innovation.

"I'k looking forward to the slap-up things this team will achieve as they have Apex to the next level and further than nosotros thought was possible when this journeying start started. You can bet I'll be cheering from the sidelines along the mode."

Blueprint director James McCord took to Twitter to share sentiments about his 11 years of service at Respawn.

Today is my last mean solar day at @Respawn.

11 years, eleven seasons of Apex, eleven shipped maps. I idea that was nifty.

It'southward tough to leave a game and a team that you beloved.
But, it'due south fourth dimension to do something new.

No plans quite withal. Going to walk the Globe for a bit and recharge. Stay tuned! pic.twitter.com/qLKA2iXca9

— Jason McCord (@MonsterclipRSPN) December 3, 2022

There was no word from McCord as to who might act equally his replacement. Recalling happy memories in his Twitter thread, his eleven years of service at the company matches that of Grenier. Neither managing director hinted where they might be heading next, though former Respawn co-founder Vince Zampella recently took up the mantle as caput of EA'due south Battlefield franchise.

With Titanfall ane permanently leaving storefronts and Titanfall 2 no longer updated, Apex Legends stands as Respawn's flagship shooter.

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