Irvine, California - The president of Blizzard Entertainment, J. Allen Brack, has officially stepped down following a two-year investigation and lawsuit by the state of California into reports of sexual harassment and discrimination within the company.

A report by the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing determined that claims of sexual harassment and discrimination pervading the company were well-founded.

The news generated significant media attention and launched employee protests and a walkout. Current employees received a letter of solidarity from workers at Ubisoft, another gaming company that dealt with a similar spate of sexual misconduct allegations last summer.

Brack officially stepped down following the weeks of criticism.

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Company leadership initially denied the results of the report, saying that the allegations were the "irresponsible behavior from unaccountable State bureaucrats that are driving many of the State’s best businesses out of California". Brack later apologized for this "tone-deaf" reaction.

Vice reported the company's official announcement, which said: "Starting today, J. Allen Brack will be stepping down as the leader of the studio, and Jen Oneal and Mike Ybarra will co-lead Blizzard moving forward."

The investigation revealed that the toxicity within the company stemmed from a pervasive "frat-boy culture" that went unchecked, allowing women to bear the burden of extra work, sexual harassment, lower pay, and fewer promotions. A Black employee also reported she was micromanaged and monitored while other employees weren't.

"Both leaders are deeply committed to all of our employees; to the work ahead to ensure Blizzard is the safest, most welcoming workplace possible for women, and people of any gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or background; to upholding and reinforcing our values; and to rebuilding your trust," the company said about Oneal and Ybarra.