⚔️ Smite 2 Developer Hi-Rez Studios Lets Go President and Other Executives in Major Shake-Up
- NFD NEWS
- Jun 2
- 2 min read
In a surprise restructuring move, Hi-Rez Studios—the developer behind the upcoming Smite 2—has parted ways with its president and several other high-ranking executives. The news broke this morning via an internal memo that quickly leaked online, raising questions about the future of both the company and its flagship projects.
📉 Who’s Out?
The memo confirmed that:
President Stewart Chisam has been let go, after years at the helm of the Georgia-based studio.
Several senior VPs and studio leads have also been released as part of the reshuffle.
No replacements have been announced, and the company says interim leadership will oversee operations during this transitional period.
🗣️ Hi-Rez’s Statement
Hi-Rez Studios released a short statement to the press:
“We’re making strategic adjustments to ensure long-term growth and creative flexibility. We thank those departing for their dedication and leadership.”
No further details have been provided on how these changes will affect the development roadmap for Smite 2 or other projects in the works, including updates for Paladins and Rogue Company.
🔍 What’s Behind the Reshuffle?
Industry insiders suggest the shake-up comes amid:
📈 Mounting pressure for more consistent live-service revenue
🎮 A competitive multiplayer market with players gravitating to established titles like League of Legends and Fortnite
🏹 Hi-Rez’s push to refocus resources on Smite 2, which is set for a late 2025 launch
Some also speculate that internal disagreements about Smite 2’s direction—particularly regarding monetization and competitive balance—may have played a role.
🧠 Final Thoughts
For fans of Smite and Hi-Rez’s other games, this news is unsettling—but it’s also a reminder of how volatile the competitive gaming space can be. With Smite 2 on the horizon, all eyes will be on Hi-Rez to see if these leadership changes strengthen or strain the studio’s ambitious plans.
Stay tuned to NoFallDamage.net for updates on Smite 2’s development, new leadership announcements, and what this means for the future of Hi-Rez Studios.
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