Firaxis Games names new studio head as Marvel’s Midnight Suns leaders leave
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Heather Hazen has been named studio head as head of Firaxis Games, the studio that made the Marvel’s Midnight Suns title.
She replaces Steve Martin, who is leaving the studio after 25 years at Firaxis. In addition, Jake Solomon, creative director on Midnight Suns, is also leaving the studio, which is owned by Take-Two Interactive’s 2K label. While Midnight Suns got good reviews, Take-Two said sales fell short of expectations.
2K also announced that it is workng on the next mainline game in the world-famous Sid Meier’s Civilization franchise.
Hazen previously served as chief operatig officer at Firaxis, which launched Marvel’s Midnight Suns last fall an also works on the XCOM and Civilization games.
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As studio head, Hazen will manage Firaxis Games’ development teams and lead its mission to build the best strategy games on the planet. With 22 years of experience in gaming and entertainment, Hazen joined Firaxis Games in 2020 as the studio’s COO.
“We are excited to welcome Heather Hazen as the new Studio Head of Firaxis Games, and believe she will continue to drive the success Firaxis has consistently delivered as part of 2K’s independent studio model,” said David Ismailer, president of 2K, in a statement. “2K and Firaxis Games are deeply grateful for the foundation that Steve Martin set during his time at the studio, shepherding more than 30 game launches across three genre-defining franchises, and for ensuring a smooth transition
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