GamesBeat recently broke the news that John Smedley has stepped down from his position as President Daybreak Game Company, a comment on reddit by H1Z1 Community Manager Greg Henninger confirms this.
Daybreak Games confirms that John Smedley will be taking some time off from the company for the near-term and transitioning to a different role to be determined. Upon finalization of his plans, further communication will be provided.
Chief Operating Officer Russell Shanks will step in as the new president of the company (this is unconfirmed, sorry), as stated however this does not mean Smed is leaving the company, just taking on a new role.
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