Chris Metzen is a well-known American game designer, author, voice actor, and artist. He is well-known for creating fictional universes and for writing scripts for Blizzard Entertainment.
He was the Senior Vice President of Story and Franchise Development at Blizzard Entertainment. Metzen announced his retirement in 2016 in order to spend more time with his family.
Quick Facts
| Celebrated Name: | Chris Metzen |
|---|---|
| Real Name/Full Name: | Christopher Vincent Metzen |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age: | 50 years old |
| Birth Date: | 22 November 1973 |
| Birth Place: | United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.80 m |
| Weight: | 87 kg |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Wife/Spouse (Name): | Kat Hunter (m. 2013) |
| Children: | Yes (3 children) |
| Dating/Girlfriend (Name): | N/A |
| Profession: | Game designer, artist, voice actor, and author |
| Net Worth in 2024: | $15 million |
Chris Metzen Biography
Christopher Vincent “Chris” Metzen was born in the United States on November 22, 1973. He had an early interest in gaming and joined ‘Blizzard Entertainment’ as a teenager. Metzen began drawing comics at the age of 12. When he was six years old, he developed an interest in drawing. ‘Star Wars and ‘Dragonlance’ inspired him. He is a huge ‘Dungeons & Dragons fan. He also enjoys dirt bikes, the nightlife, and rock and pop music.
Chris Metzen married Blizzard Entertainment’s licensing manager Kat Hunter in April 2013. They had been dating for a long time. The couple is the parents of three children.
Chris Metzen’s Age, Height, Weight
Chris Metzen was born on November 22, 1973, and is 50 years old as of 2024. His height is 1.80 m and he weighs 87 kg.
Career
Chris Metzen began his career at the age of 19 when he joined Blizzard Entertainment. He had no idea it was a video game developer rather than a graphic design studio. His first project was character animation and artwork for the video game ‘Justice League Task Force.’ He contributed documentation, illustrations, and artwork to the game ‘Warcraft: Orcs and Humans in 1994.
Metzen quickly became involved in the concept art, illustration, and manual art departments at Blizzard Entertainment. He rose to prominence after creating ‘Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness’ in 1995. This gave him the opportunity to work on designing the game’s various missions and scenarios. He and Bill Roper collaborated on the creation of ‘Diablo’ in 1996. He has also contributed a voice to the game.
Metzen and Sam Moore collaborated on a short story for the science fiction strategy game ‘StarCraft.’ He provided the game’s script and extensive backstory. ‘Diablo II’ was released in 2000. A year later, he published ‘Of Blood and Honor,’ a novel set in the Warcraft universe. Chris Metzen was appointed creative director of ‘Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos in 2002.
Chris Metzen has also appeared in a number of video games, including ‘StarCraft,’ ‘StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty,’ ‘Starcraft II: Heart of the Swarm,’ ‘Starcraft II: Legacy of the Void,’ ‘Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne,’ and ‘Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos.’
Blizzard Entertainment’s Creative Development and Vice President is Chris Metzen. He announced his retirement from the company in 2016, after nearly 23 years of service.
Achievements and Awards
Chris Metzen was nominated for Best Game Design at the 2005 Annual Game Developers Choice Awards. At the same event, he was nominated for Best Character Design.
Chris Metzen’s Net Worth in 2024
Chris Metzen’s net worth is estimated to be more than $15 million as of February 2024. As a professional game designer, he amassed this fortune. He has created several games and provided voice acting in many of them. He made an appearance in the 2016 film ‘Warcraft.’
Chris Metzen is widely regarded as one of the world’s most popular game designers. Throughout his career, he has successfully designed a number of popular games. He has also appeared in several games, including ‘Overwatch,’ ‘World of Warcraft: Cataclysm,’ ‘Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft,’ ‘Heroes of the Storm,’ ‘World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade,’ and ‘World of Warcraft.’ His popularity led to his inclusion in the ‘Warcraft film.
