It’s been a long time coming, but one of Bethesda’s most prominent leads is taking a break for good.

Bethesda Softworks Senior Vice President and Head of Publishing Pete Hines has announced his retirement after 24 years at the company.

“This was not a decision I came to easily or quickly, but after an amazing career, culminating in the incredible launch of Starfield, it feels like the time is right.

This is certainly not goodbye by any means. My love of Bethesda and its people has never wavered, and I will never stop being part of this incredible community we have grown. Thank you to the hundreds and thousands of fans I’ve gotten to meet and talk to over the last 24 years. Your energy, creativity, and support has been such a big part of my journey. I look forward to experiencing the next part of the adventure alongside you.

Working with the amazing people, teams, and studios at Bethesda has been the greatest experience of my life. I’m incredibly proud of everything we have done together, and I’m genuinely excited to see the amazing things they will create next.”

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— Pete Hines (@DCDeacon) October 16, 2023

Here’s the official Bethesda press release:

“Pete Hines, SVP, Head of Publishing for Bethesda Softworks, has announced his decision to retire.

Pete’s public presence was only a small part of his role at Bethesda, although the way he represented us carried over into the values he nurtured here: authenticity, integrity and passion. His contributions have been integral in building Bethesda and its family of studios into the world-class organization that it is today. His vision helped push us forward, and his hard work inspired us.

We’re thankful for his 24 years of leadership and wish him the best in this next chapter.

We’ll miss you, Pete!”

Pete Hines is known for presenting and speaking in many of Bethesda’s press conferences and public showcases. He is also known for dishing out jabs like these: