After 24 years of service for Id Software, producer of titles such as Rage and Quake, the charismatic director Tim Willits announced that he would leave the studio after QuakeCon ends. Announcing the fact on twitter, Willits expressed his respect for the company by underlining the validity of the titles that were proposed during this long period of time.
I've been extremely lucky to work with the best people in the industry on really great games. QuakeCon was an unforgettable part of my trip and I can't wait to see everyone at the Texan Gaylord.
These are the words reported on the private Twitter profile of the director of id Software, the company of ZeniMax Media.
All games currently in development are in good hands.
My departure will not affect planned releases.
id Software is full of fantastic talent who will continue to develop (long into the future) some of the best shooters in the world.
Willits also dedicated a few words to his plans:
After QuakeCon I will announce my future plans, where I am going, and what exciting things I am doing.
Stay tuned.
Tim has grown over the many years he has spent at Id Software, moving from the role of level designer to his current role as director. He is a natural presenter, and has often been on stage on behalf of id Software. Below, we leave you at his original Twitter post.
After 24 years, I've decided to leave id Software after QuakeCon. I've been extremely lucky to work with the best people in the industry on truly amazing games. QuakeCon has been an unbelievable part of my journey and I look forward to seeing everyone at the Gaylord Texan. pic.twitter.com/shX5H441py
- Tim Willits (@TimWillits) July 18, 2019
