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Michael Morhaime

Co-founder and CEO, Dreamhaven · United States

✓ Verified current role· as of 2026-09-20

Michael Morhaime is the CEO of Dreamhaven. Morhaime is based in the United States. Morhaime was born in 1967 and educated at Granada Hills Charter High School and University of California, Los Angeles.

Michael Morhaime is a video game developer and entrepreneur who co-founded Blizzard Entertainment in 1991 and served as its CEO until 2018. He founded Dreamhaven in 2020, a video game development and publishing company based in Irvine, California, with two internal studios: Moonshot Games and Secret Door.

Recent developments

AI summary of recent coverage

Recent coverage has focused on Michael Morhaime's work at Dreamhaven, the studio he founded after departing Blizzard. Multiple headlines document the studio's game releases and announcements, including the tactical RPG Sunderfolk, the multiplayer shooter Wildgate, and survival games that have drawn comparisons to titles like Red Dead Redemption 2 and Rust. Coverage has also highlighted Morhaime's emphasis on fair monetization practices and his vision for Dreamhaven's portfolio.

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Born
November 3, 1967
Citizenship
United States
Education
Granada Hills Charter High School, University of California, Los Angeles
Awards
Technology and Engineering Emmy Award

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Michael Morhaime: FAQ

Who is Michael Morhaime?
Michael Morhaime is the Co-founder and CEO of Dreamhaven, based in United States.
What company does Michael Morhaime lead?
Michael Morhaime is CEO of Dreamhaven.
Where was Michael Morhaime educated?
Michael Morhaime studied at Granada Hills Charter High School, University of California, Los Angeles.