Producer and game director Gaute Godager has resigned from Funcom, the MMO specialist he co-founded 16 years ago, citing his dissatisfaction with certain elements of Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures.

“I have done my very best making this fabulous game, but I have concluded there are elements which I am dissatisfied with. I have decided to act on this, and as a result I have chosen to leave Funcom,” Godager said.

Godager will be replaced as producer and game director for Age of Conan by Craig Morrison, formerly Funcom community manager as well as the producer and game director for Anarchy Online.

“It is time to get new, fresh eyes on Age of Conan, and I wholeheartedly support the appointment of Craig,” Godager said.

Morrison stated that his main priority on assuming his new role was to listen to and address the concerns of Age of Conan’s fans.

“I have a clear conviction I can lead the further development in a good way, evolving Age of Conan into something even better,” he said.

“My main priority now is therefore to listen to, and act on, player concerns, while ensuring we add additional great content to the game.

“At heart I will always be a gamer, and the coming changes and additions to Conan will always be done with the gamers in mind. Together I am certain we will shape an amazing future for Age of Conan.”