Is it already too late for Funcom’s flagship title Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures? Tons of players have already left Hyboria as Funcom pushes out patch after patch to fix the woes. Yesterday, we noted the latest developments which contains some fantastic additions but a shakeup at the top among the ranks may bring about the real change that Age of Conan gold needs.

Funcom has wasted no time in finding Gaute Godager’s replacement, which suggests that this shifting of the guard has been in the planning stages for awhile. Craig Morrison, who held the very same position on Anarchy Online will be filling the position.

Godager cites the following as the reason for his departure from Funcom.
“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. It is time to get new, fresh eyes on Age of Conan gold, and I wholeheartedly support the appointment of Craig. I have had a fantastic time these last 16 years, and I am very proud of the many things Funcom has achieved. Funcom and Conan will always be a big part of me, but as I now look to new ventures outside the gaming industry I am certain Age of Conan’s future is in the best of hands.”
Craig Morrison greeted the Age of Conan gold community earlier today, and Morrison posits his thoughts on the game's future his new endeavor as well.

“Taking on the position as Producer and Game Director on Age of Conan gold is a great challenge but also one I welcome. I have a clear conviction I can lead the further development in a good way, evolving Age of Conan into something even better. My main priority now is therefore to listen to, and act on, player concerns, while ensuring we add additional great content to the game,” said Craig Morrison. “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.”
Maybe fresh leadership, vision and ideas is what Age of Conan really needs. Considering Warhammer: Age of Reckoning is set to release tomorrow, and World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King is set to launch in the coming months Funcom needed to take drastic steps to stay competitive and not fade away in the MMOG market.