Brian Raffel, Raven Software Co-founder and Visionary Behind Hexen, Jedi Knight, and Wolfenstein, Retires
Brian Raffel, co-founder of Raven Software, has officially announced his retirement after an illustrious 36-year career in the gaming industry. He has decided it is time to step back after decades of significant contributions.
Raffel, alongside his brother, established Raven Software in 1990. The studio's inaugural title was Black Crypt, released in 1992. Since its inception, the team has achieved remarkable milestones, developing a total of 42 games, creating 12 original intellectual properties, and playing a crucial role in the development of 18 installments of the highly successful Call of Duty series.
Brian Raffel was instrumental in the creation of numerous acclaimed projects that left a lasting impact on the gaming landscape. His legacy includes classics such as Hexen, Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy, X-Men Legends, and Wolfenstein.
The studio has also played a pivotal role in the ongoing evolution of the Call of Duty franchise. Beginning with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, Raven Software has been actively involved in developing key entries. Notably, the team contributed significantly to the development of the popular battle royale title Call of Duty: Warzone and provided assistance in the creation of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.
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