Raven Software Co-Founder Behind Star Wars Jedi Knight, Hexen, and Wolfenstein Retires
Brian Raffel, co-founder of Raven Software, has announced his retirement after an impressive 36-year career in the gaming industry.
Raffel, alongside his brother, established Raven Software in 1990. Their inaugural game, Black Crypt, was released in 1992.
Over the decades, the studio has forged a remarkable path, releasing 42 games, including 12 original intellectual properties, and significantly contributing to 18 installments of the acclaimed Call of Duty series.
Brian Raffel himself was instrumental in the creation of numerous iconic titles such as Hexen, Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy, X-Men Legends, and Wolfenstein.
Raven Software also left a substantial mark on the Call of Duty franchise, actively participating in the development of key entries starting with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. Their contributions span the popular battle royale mode Call of Duty: Warzone, as well as assistance on various Black Ops series projects.
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