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Treyarch Head Mark Gordon Steps Down from Call of Duty Studio
IGN • • technology
Key Points:
- Treyarch studio head Mark Gordon is departing after 22 years to pursue a new, undisclosed career chapter, with Yale Miller and Kevin Hendrickson stepping in as co-studio heads.
- This leadership change follows the earlier exit of studio design director David Vonderhaar, known for his work on Black Ops multiplayer modes.
- Treyarch is not expected to release a new Call of Duty game for at least two years, with upcoming titles from Infinity Ward and potentially Sledgehammer Games filling the franchise’s release schedule.
- The future of the Black Ops series remains uncertain, with rumors of remastered versions of Black Ops 1 and 2 circulating, supported by recent in-game updates and unconfirmed PlayStation listings.
- Treyarch recently introduced the Black Ops Classic playlist in Black Ops 7, featuring original maps and gameplay tweaks reminiscent of earlier Black Ops titles, fueling speculation about possible remasters.
