Michael Morhaime
Dreamhaven
Michael Morhaime is the CEO of Dreamhaven. Morhaime was born in 1967 and educated at Granada Hills Charter High School and University of California, Los Angeles.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent 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.
Summarized from the headlines below; see each source for the full story.
Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- 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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In the News
10 stories- games.gg·
The Legend of California New Multiplayer Survival Game
- Kotaku·
Overwatch Director Reveals His Next Game And It Looks Like Red Dead Redemption 2 Meets Rust
- Insider Gaming·
When Does Wildgate Release? Exact Release Date & Time
- dualshockers.com·
Exclusive: Mike Morhaime On Dreamhaven, Fair Monetization, And His Love For StarCraft
- Variety·
‘Sunderfolk’ Review: Revolutionary Smartphone Controls Make This D&D-Inspired Tactical RPG a Co-Op Blast
- Irvine Standard·
20 Irvine game changers
- OpenCritic·
Studios Founded By Former Blizzard Developers Introduce Wildgate, A PVP Multiplayer Shooter
- GameRant·
Wildgate Hands-On Preview: A Space Pirate's Life for Me
- wargamer.com·
Blizzard veterans craft cute RPG based on one of the greatest board games ever
- Variety·
'Sunderfolk' Video Game Revealed From Blizzard Co-Founder for 2025
Michael Morhaime: FAQ
- 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.