Ted Timmins, the long-time senior creative director of Call of Duty: Warzone, has left Raven Software. For the community familiar with his work, the question arises: What does his departure mean for the future of the game?
Ted Timmins' departure from Raven Software marks a significant moment in the history of Call of Duty: Warzone. As Senior Creative Director, Timmins was one of the most important figures in the development of Warzone and played a key role in making the game a success.
The Big Brain Behind Warzone
Without Ted Timmins, Call of Duty: Warzone would probably not be the game we know and love today. He led the creative vision for the game and turned it from a simple expansion into a smash hit. Under his leadership, the innovative Gulag feature was developed, which sets Warzone apart from the many battle Royale games on the market. His focus wasn't necessarily on expansions such as maps and mechanics, but rather on quality-of-life features: this is what players love him for, and he is also (deservingly) very proud of it himself.
After 4 years, 5 Call of Duty titles, 40 seasons of content and, a personal favourite stat, ~500 Quality of Life updates, my time on Call of Duty: Warzone has come to an end. It's been a truly incredible journey, but now I take off the hat and return to the community I came from. pic.twitter.com/Qd7YhdvUnl
— Ted Timmins (@JustTeddii) April 15, 2025
A Creative New Beginning
With several well-known developers having left the team over the years, Timmin's departure raises the question of how the game will evolve without his creative leadership. Will the next creative director continue his vision, or is Warzone now facing a turning point from a design perspective? Critics say the game is moving too far away from the original, military-realistic style. In social media, Timmin's departure is therefore also seen in connection with this stylistic development, even though nothing has been officially confirmed in this direction.
Skins That Divide The Community
For Timmins, player experience has always been the main focus. While his departure is attracting the most attention, something else is also being hotly debated: Criticism of the colorful, wacky skins is reaching new heights. An Activision insider recently reported that internally they are aware of the fact that the skins make the game look “stupid”. Some players are even calling for an option to be able to disable the skins. While the focus is supposed to be fun, it is clear that the game is becoming increasingly alienated from what Call Of Duty once stood for.
What's Next To Come?
It remains to be seen whether the game will move into a new era after Timmin's departure, or whether it will become even more involved with anime characters and Ninja Turtles. What is certain is that high expectations will be placed on its successor. Perhaps this decisive moment offers a chance to respond to the wishes of the players and make Warzone an even better game – in line with Timmin's vision.