Breaking: Blizzard says it will give paid time off for employees to attend tomorrow's walkout that stems from last week's explosive lawsuit. It's "a strong signal they intend to work with us," one organizer says.

Original story: https://t.co/FFsJXExwTr

— Kellen Browning (@Kellen_Browning) July 27, 2021

At least 50 employees from Activision Blizzard plan to join a walkout Wednesday, rallying at the company’s headquarters in Irvine, California to protest the company’s response to a recent discrimination and sexual harassment lawsuit. https://t.co/vy4GJO6PED

— Shannon Liao (@Shannon_Liao) July 27, 2021

The employees are working from home but walking to the Irvine campus, and will be joined by at least 1,000 working remotelywho plan to use the hashtag #ActiBlizzWalkout and adopt the blue Blizzard heart. ?

— Shannon Liao (@Shannon_Liao) July 27, 2021

Activision Blizzard walkout organizers just released a statement in response to CEO Bobby Kotick's email to staff in which he described the company's response as "tone deaf" pic.twitter.com/64D7w8PhOL

— Megan Farokhmanesh (@Megan_Nicolett) July 28, 2021

This is so great to see. I've avoided commenting mainly because... well, it feels so empty to throw out a "things in this industry need to change!" tweet, like that will solve anything. But things DO need to change. https://t.co/2meZCc70qK

— David Gaider (@davidgaider) July 28, 2021

Employees have four major demands and say they're following in Riot's footsteps, following that developer's walkout in 2019. pic.twitter.com/w3MiN8vg8U

— Megan Farokhmanesh (@Megan_Nicolett) July 27, 2021

I've been an Activision employee for the past 11 years. Today I will take part in the #ActiBlizzWalkout with many of my colleagues. I support and believe every single one of you, every voice matters. ??? pic.twitter.com/rHsbLCaSpn

— Karine Windy ? (@KarineWindy) July 28, 2021

NEW: Activision Blizzard employees will walkout tomorrow at Blizzard's Irvine campus. "We believe that our values as employees are not being accurately reflected in the words and actions of our leadership," a statement obtained by Axios says https://t.co/rW36pDB8af

— Megan Farokhmanesh (@Megan_Nicolett) July 27, 2021

"I am ashamed I am working for [Activision Blizzard]." https://t.co/KCaOsw6MRV

— Gene Park (@GenePark) July 27, 2021

Big props to these employees. <3 https://t.co/NdTOZshugN

— Felicia Day?? (@feliciaday) July 27, 2021

ICYMI: Activision Blizzard employees will stage a walkout today at 10AM PT at Blizzard's Irvine campus, as well as virtually from 9AM-6PM under #actiblizzwalkout. Employees have put forth four demands https://t.co/rW36pDB8af pic.twitter.com/0yZrEcCHet

— Megan Farokhmanesh (@Megan_Nicolett) July 28, 2021

I stand with all of the people in the #ActiBlizzWalkout.

Everyone deserves to do a job they love and not be abused by toxic work environments. This is not an isolated incident or is it only isolated to one company. This needs to change everywhere. https://t.co/JMTkqMpU7t

— Steve Saylor ? (@stevesaylor) July 28, 2021

Here's the letter in full. It doesn't just stand with AB workers, doesn't just criticize Ubisoft bosses. It calls for industry-wide action and change, with publishers and developers getting involved. pic.twitter.com/WMNmRHjrq0

— Stephen Totilo (@stephentotilo) July 28, 2021

I support the employees at Activision Blizzard and their walkout. The attached demands are well thought out, reasonable, and should be accepted. #ActiBlizzWalkout pic.twitter.com/C40LARluFf

— Joel Martin (@Normality) July 27, 2021

If anyone wants an idea of how high up and engrained this culture was at Blizzard alone, read this article

Seeing that an HR rep was involved and all of the other shit wrapped in this is heinous and tbh fucking exhausting https://t.co/xFbgaErYBT

— Sam (@Kossuel) July 28, 2021

Be safe and stand strong, Blizzard friends!! ♥️♥️♥️ https://t.co/W9YbZKtyun

— Meg Turney (@megturney) July 28, 2021

I stand in solidarity with the #ActiBlizzWalkout today and will not be playing or streaming any of their games. I am inspired by the bravery of those who came forward and have told their stories at very real risk to themselves and their careers, and I hope they find justice. pic.twitter.com/8Ml1fc1noP

— Brian Kibler (@bmkibler) July 28, 2021

We're walking out tomorrow to demand changes which will protect and promote women and other marginalized devs.

We are fighting for Blizzard, because we know it can be better.https://t.co/HxqB9J5lbp

— An Internet Goblin ? (@cydereal) July 27, 2021

I stand with all of the employees taking part in the #ActiBlizzWalkout. Help show your support by not logging into any Activision Blizzard games and be loud on social media! ? pic.twitter.com/WWGfAKgOsU

— chrissy?? (@chrissyxchi) July 28, 2021

Nearly 500 current and former Ubisoft workers from 32 studios have signed an open letter in solidarity with Activision Blizzard workers -- and calling out Ubisoft management for its handling of its misconduct scandals over the past year. https://t.co/ZfwV239chc

— Stephen Totilo (@stephentotilo) July 28, 2021

As a former employee of Blizzard I have signed the open letter and support the #ActiBlizzWalkout.
I also think it applies to all companies in this industry: it is happening in your company too. We can't just be reactive anymore. Be proactive, find it out.https://t.co/DROW7Cd0o4

— Patrick Beja (@NotPatrick) July 28, 2021

One source described leadership as being very "deer in headlights" throughout this process. But talk about the lawsuit has been dominating every channel, they told us. pic.twitter.com/YfP3fRdcvi

— Megan Farokhmanesh (@Megan_Nicolett) July 27, 2021

Thank you to the employees of blizzard for doing this. Sometimes it’s the only way to be heard. https://t.co/2jzUGTLP6X

— boogie2988 ?? (@Boogie2988) July 27, 2021

"I want to recognize and thank all those who have come forward in the past and in recent days. I so appreciate your courage. Every voice matters - and we will do a better job of listening now, and in the future." - CEO Bobby Kotick

Full letter here: https://t.co/SSXm6AEJ6I

— Activision Blizzard (@ATVI_AB) July 28, 2021

BREAKING: Activision Blizzard employees will strike tomorrow outside Blizzard's campus to protest the company's responses to the discrimination lawsuit and to demand more equitable treatment for staff https://t.co/T1d39qpsmq

— Jason Schreier (@jasonschreier) July 27, 2021

"This is the beginning of an enduring movement in favor of better labor conditions for all employees, especially women, in particular women of color and transgender women, nonbinary people, and other marginalized groups"#ActiBlizzWalkout https://t.co/hR9TJ7Uwlb

— Coworker.org (@teamcoworker) July 28, 2021

Around 200 Activision employees are striking right now in front of Blizzard's main headquarters in Irvine, California, in response to horrifying sexual abuse/harassment allegations. https://t.co/3mFH8z5eoE

— Lauren Kaori Gurley (@LaurenKGurley) July 28, 2021

Activision Blizzard employees are walking out of work Wednesday, following a harrowing sexual harassment lawsuit brought by the state of California. They're asking the company to agree to 4 demands, including an end to mandatory arbitration clauses in all employee contracts: https://t.co/faubcu2ghZ

— Zoë Schiffer (@ZoeSchiffer) July 27, 2021

I stand in solidarity with brave fellow game devs and friends staging a walkout tomorrow to protest official handling of the discrimination and sexual harassment lawsuit #ActiBlizzWalkout

Activision Blizzard devs deserve better. The industry deserves better. pic.twitter.com/TcMKiu5gxG

— Dollie (@NotDollie) July 28, 2021

"We have stood by and watched as you fired only the most public offenders. You let the rest either resign or worse, promoted them, moved them from studio to studio, team to team, giving them second chance after second chance with no repercussions. This cycle needs to stop." https://t.co/HdD7PB44bc

— The Madqueen (@MadqueenShow) July 28, 2021

Activision Blizzard walkout. Tomorrow.

Over 2,600 employees have now signed the letter. https://t.co/ZjrhBpr4KF

— Sean Hollister (@StarFire2258) July 27, 2021

solidarity with everyone participating in the #ActiBlizzWalkout ? today. pic.twitter.com/cLgRu19xz9

— leslee, trailer treasure ✨ (@leslee_annsh) July 28, 2021

Standing in solidarity with my friends and former coworkers at Blizzard. The company needs to change, the games industry needs to change, and you all deserve better. #ActiBlizzWalkout ? https://t.co/hP3N0Jmu3X

— Alyssa Wong ?? (@crashwong) July 28, 2021

NEW: Activision Blizzard employees are walking out to protest working conditions.

They are also not happy about how the company has responded to the California lawsuit, which "fails to address critical elements at the heart of employee concerns."https://t.co/dwZCGXEAep

— Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai (@lorenzofb) July 28, 2021

Employees at Call of Duty and Overwatch publisher Activision Blizzard made good on yesterday's threat to stage a walkout today, with around 200 workers protesting in front of Blizzard's main headquarters in Irvine, California. #ActiBlizzWalkout https://t.co/XJ4gl6nrdK

— Motherboard (@motherboard) July 28, 2021

"This is the beginning of an enduring movement in favor of better labor conditions for all employees." #ActiBlizzWalkout https://t.co/ywPQCkB8P0

— Waypoint (@waypoint) July 28, 2021

Around 200 Activision employees are striking right now in front of Blizzard's main headquarters in Irvine, California, in response to horrifying sexual abuse/harassment allegations. https://t.co/3mFH8z5eoE

— Lauren Kaori Gurley (@LaurenKGurley) July 28, 2021

? 200 Employees at Activision Blizzard, publisher of video games like Call of Duty and Overwatch, walked out today protesting an internal workplace culture where women face blatant discrimination, abuse & sexual harassment. https://t.co/iUUoIXaoTk#ActiBlizzWalkout

— ILR Labor Action Tracker (@ILRLaborAction) July 28, 2021

"This is the beginning of an enduring movement in favor of better labor conditions for all employees." #ActiBlizzWalkout https://t.co/ozgwIYYHcw

— Motherboard (@motherboard) July 29, 2021

Activision-Blizzard activists are right: the "frat house" workplace culture in the gaming industry has to stop.

Sending solidarity to all of the courageous workers who walked out today to fight for change. #ActiBlizzWalkout https://t.co/2Xcj00rDws

— Liz Shuler (@lizshuler) July 28, 2021

We're on the ground at the Activision Blizzard walkout:https://t.co/0GzpDLrZ8H

— Jason Koebler (@jason_koebler) July 28, 2021

Organizers of the Activision Blizzard walkout have vowed to continue fighting for their demands, saying the demonstration "is not a one-time event that our leaders can ignore.”https://t.co/62Sr80v6ya

— Axios (@axios) July 28, 2021