Activision Blizzard boss reportedly discussed possible exit Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Activision Blizzard boss reportedly discussed possible exit But only if company issues not fixed "with speed". News by Tom Phillips Deputy Editor Updated on 22 Nov 2021 24 comments Bobby Kotick, boss of Activision Blizzard, has said he would consider standing down if the company's issues cannot be fixed "with speed". Kotick stopped short of confirming he would quit in a meeting with fellow executives last Friday, Wall St Journal (paywall) reported. But, clearly, it was a topic of conversation. Last week's bombshell report into Activision Blizzard detailed numerous claims of sexual assault, harassment and misconduct. Much of the report also centred on what exactly Kotick knew, and how he acted in response to many of the numerous allegations. Kotick reportedly held meetings last week with management at both Activision and Blizzard, and was told some employees would not be satisfied until he stepped down. More than 1700 staff subsequently called for Kotick to go, while a small group of Activision Blizzard shareholders, PlayStation and Xbox all piled on pressure. But in a company-wide meeting, staff were told Activision Blizzard's recently-announced "zero-tolerance" policy to harassment did not apply to Kotick himself, despite a claim that he threatened to kill an employee via a voicemail. Incidents involving Kotick happened over a decade ago, employees were told, and there was no longer any evidence to investigate. It remains unclear how exactly Activision Blizzard will solve the company's issues "with speed" or otherwise, or what timescale might lead to Kotick handing his resignation. The latest WSJ report includes comment from an Activision spokesperson who said the company had made significant changes to create a safer workplace environment. There are, reportedly, also plans for a "workplace excellence committee" to oversee future progress. But how, when and if Kotick eventually goes has not been detailed. As previously highlighted by Axios' Stephen Totilo, Kotick stands to make a substantial amount of money if he ever did leave Activision Blizzard - but how much depends on the nature of his exit. Potentially, Kotick could earn a $292m payout for his departure. If you thought Bobby Kotick's 2020 income of $155 million was big, you should see what he'd make if Activision replaced him. (see highlight) pic.twitter.com/CWixrPr8TA- Stephen Totilo (@stephentotilo) June 23, 2021 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings Activision stock has fallen 14 percent since last week's original WSJ article was published, and 30 percent down since late July when investigations into the company's culture were made public. 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 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 4 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. 13 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090: a new level in graphics performance The Digital Foundry video review - and how the new GPU champion delivers for 4K 120fps gaming. Feature Evercore Heroes wants to wind people up the right way "There's less rage at them, because they didn't end your fun." Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 4 Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. 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