Unity has introduced that John Riccitiello is stepping down as president, CEO, chairman and board member efficient instantly.
Former Electronic Arts boss Riccitiello joined engine maker Unity’s board in 2013 and has led the corporate because the following 12 months.
His departure comes weeks after the corporate sparked a backlash from the event group by saying controversial monetisation plans for its widespread sport engine, which it partially walked again following the outcry.
Former IBM president James Whitehurst has been appointed as Unity’s interim CEO and president, whereas Roelof Botha, lead impartial director of the Unity board, has been named its new chairman.
“It’s been a privilege to guide Unity for practically a decade and serve our staff, clients, builders and companions, all of whom have been instrumental to the corporate’s development,” Riccitiello stated. “I stay up for supporting Unity by way of this transition and following the corporate’s future success.”
“With the corporate’s skilled management and passionate staff, I’m assured that Unity is well-positioned to proceed enhancing its platform, strengthening its group of shoppers, builders and companions, and specializing in its development and profitability targets,” stated Whitehurst.
Last month, Unity introduced plans to cost builders each time a sport that makes use of its engine is put in. Starting in January 2024, the proposed Unity Runtime Fee would apply to video games that meet a minimal income threshold and have handed a minimal lifetime set up depend.
The transfer was broadly criticised by builders, a few of whom started boycotting Unity by switching off its advert merchandise, and the corporate later revised it plans.
Unity stated it could not be charging per-install charges for these utilizing Unity Personal or Plus plans, and that charges would not apply to present video games.
