Mafia 3's Hangar 13 studio head is stepping down after seven years Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Mafia 3's Hangar 13 studio head is stepping down after seven years To "pursue his passion". News by Victoria Kennedy News reporter Published on 5 May 2022 1 comment Haden Blackman, studio head and founder of Mafia 3's developer Hangar 13, is stepping down from the role after seven years. In an internal email from 2K, the publisher wrote: "Hello team, it's with mixed emotions that I share with you several leadership updates from Hangar 13. Haden Blackman is stepping down as Studio Head of Hangar 13 and is leaving the company to pursue his passion at a new endeavor. Watch on YouTube "We are grateful for Haden's leadership in establishing Hangar 13, building and uniting teams in Novato, Brighton and Czech, and releasing multiple studio-defining Mafia games and collections. "What Haden helped build will continue to carry forward and grow for years to come. We support all of our employees pursuing their passions, and we wish nothing but the best for him in what's next" (via IGN). Blackman will be replaced with Nick Baynes, who previously acted as the studio head for Hangar 13 Brighton. Baynes has over 30 years' experience within the industry and was behind the launches of both Mafia: Definitive Edition and the Mafia Trilogy. "While change can be challenging, it can also breed new opportunities and success," wrote 2K. "We are confident the studio is in great hands heading into the multiple projects currently under way, and the team has 2K's full support." Last year, Hanger 13 saw the cancellation of its "next big project" by parent company Take-Two. This was despite the game, which was code named Volt, having had $53m spent on its development since 2017. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 8 Nintendo Switch firmware update lets you take screenshots in the Switch Online app The app on your console, not your phone. 7 Latest Articles Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Jelly Deals Logitech's G Pro X gaming headset is its lowest-ever price during Amazon's Early Access sale Prime Members can get it for just £52. Jelly Deals Save over £500 off the retail price on this beefy ASUS TUF Dash gaming laptop from Amazon Under £1080 for an RTX 3070 laptop. Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store