Blizzard's Diablo Team Unions, Citing Layoffs and AI Concerns
2025-09-01
Over 450 Blizzard developers on the Diablo team have successfully unionized with the Communications Workers of America (CWA), following a wave of layoffs at Microsoft. The unionization, fueled by concerns about job security and the increasing use of AI in game development, aims to secure better pay equity, address ethical AI concerns, ensure proper crediting, and advocate for remote work options. The Diablo team joins thousands of other unionized Microsoft game studio workers, highlighting a growing trend of worker organization within the gaming industry in response to corporate restructuring and technological advancements.