Hearthstone and Warcraft Rumble developers join Blizzard union as more than 1,900 employees demand to be heard

Following widespread layoffs and the cancellation of forthcoming projects, an increasing number of Blizzard employees are organizing under the Communications Workers of America.

Blizzard Entertainment staff continue to press for better workplace rights. Months after the Warcraft Rumble team was nearly entirely let go and the game’s development halted, the remaining developers—together with members of the Hearthstone team—voted to form a union. The effort now encompasses more than 1,900 company employees.

According to the CWA, the new unit includes over a hundred workers — engineers, designers, artists, QA testers, and producers. This marks the fifth Blizzard group to unionize following a recent vote by the Diablo team. Microsoft, which owns the publisher, has officially recognized the union.

The organization released statements from developers who backed the move.

Meanwhile, Microsoft reported record financial results for 2024, with revenue reaching $245 billion. The CWA has pointed to this contrast while criticizing recent layoffs and the worsening of workplace conditions.

Source: iXBT.games