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Gears 5 multiplayer designer has left The Coalition, citing 'personal issues'

Ryan Cleven leaves the series after six years.

Sciurus_vulgaris2233d ago

The player retention of Gears 5 maybe lower than what was seen in Gears 4. Microsoft looks at engagement as the key metric for a game success. Gears 5 received a lot of community (and some professional) criticism over its progression system. Phil Spencer, was even indirectly critical of the progression system of Gears 5.

I feel both the Rob Ferguson and Ryan Cleven where either let go or left the Coalition due to the community response towards the game’s progression system.

ElementX2233d ago (Edited 2233d ago )

Why would he use the word sabbatical? He also said "I need time for myself" Those aren't words you say if you leave due to community response or get let go. I kinda get the vibe that it could be mental or physical health related.

Sciurus_vulgaris2233d ago

You can earn sabbatical due to years of service. Generally speaking, people who take sabbaticals are expected to return to their positions.

darthv722233d ago

Well... he can come back when he decides his sabbatical is over. People leave (for personal reasons) and come back in lots of different jobs.

Ausbo2232d ago

He said in his statement he was done with gears

UltraNova2232d ago

Or maybe the guy wants to work on something else?

CaptainHenry9162232d ago (Edited 2232d ago )

Hmmm not good. Wish him the best of luck

AK912232d ago

After Gears 5 I completely understand why.

DaGR8JIBRALTAR2232d ago

Campaign and multiplayer is trash...

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waverider2232d ago

He wants new challanges and not making the same stuff over and over and over and over. Its not hard to understand.

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