Raven Software cofounder Brian Raffel retires after 36 years
Summary
Brian Raffel, cofounder of Raven Software, is retiring after 36+ years leading the studio
Raven contributed to 18 Call of Duty titles under his leadership
The studio's origins trace back to 1990, when Brian and his brother Steve founded it around a shared passion for storytelling
"What began as a small creative pursuit known as Black Crypt grew into something far greater"
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From Black Crypt to Call of Duty - a 36-year legacy
Brian and Steve Raffel co-founded Raven Software in 1990, driven by a shared love of storytelling
Their first project, Black Crypt, was an RPG published by Electronic Arts in 1992
The studio grew significantly over the decades, becoming a key contributor to the Call of Duty franchise
Raven Software worked on 18 Call of Duty titles over the course of its history
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Raven's role in the Call of Duty ecosystem
Raven Software is primarily known as a multiplayer-focused studio within the Call of Duty development network
Its long-standing involvement across 18 entries makes it one of the most embedded support studios in the franchise
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What comes next for Raven Software
Brian Raffel's departure closes a foundational chapter for the studio
Leadership transition details have not been disclosed
The studio is expected to continue its role within Activision's - now Microsoft's - Call of Duty development structure
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