Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. benefits

Blizzard Entertainment develops and publishes video games and interactive entertainment, including Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, and Hearthstone.

30 recorded benefits. Record edited: Sat Sep 05 2026 01:02:48 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

Recorded work model: Role-specific: the current public Blizzard job board lists all 33 roles as On-site; a company-wide workplace policy is not otherwise stated..

Health Insurance

Medical-plan options for eligible regular US employees of Activision Blizzard, Activision Publishing, Blizzard Entertainment, or King

Eligibility & sources

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  • Benefits page Life at Blizzard

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    Source context

    Current official Blizzard careers and benefits page; Blizzard-specific operating identity, recruiting, and employee-benefit overview.

  • Benefits guide 2026 Benefits Guide

    Read 2026-09-03T07:16:10.000Z

    Source context

    Current 2026 U.S. benefits guide; pages 3-4 state eligibility for regular U.S. employees of Activision Blizzard, Activision Publishing, Blizzard Entertainment, or King, generally scheduled for at least 30 hours per week.

Dental Insurance

Dental-plan options for eligible US employees, including Delta Dental plans

Eligibility & sources

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  • Benefits page Life at Blizzard

    Read 2026-09-03T07:16:10.000Z

    Source context

    Current official Blizzard careers and benefits page; Blizzard-specific operating identity, recruiting, and employee-benefit overview.

  • Benefits guide 2026 Benefits Guide

    Read 2026-09-03T07:16:10.000Z

    Source context

    Current 2026 U.S. benefits guide; pages 3-4 state eligibility for regular U.S. employees of Activision Blizzard, Activision Publishing, Blizzard Entertainment, or King, generally scheduled for at least 30 hours per week.

Vision Insurance

Vision coverage for eligible US employees and dependents

Eligibility & sources

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  • Benefits page Life at Blizzard

    Read 2026-09-03T07:16:10.000Z

    Source context

    Current official Blizzard careers and benefits page; Blizzard-specific operating identity, recruiting, and employee-benefit overview.

  • Benefits guide 2026 Benefits Guide

    Read 2026-09-03T07:16:10.000Z

    Source context

    Current 2026 U.S. benefits guide; pages 3-4 state eligibility for regular U.S. employees of Activision Blizzard, Activision Publishing, Blizzard Entertainment, or King, generally scheduled for at least 30 hours per week.

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Employees enrolled in the consumer-directed health plan may elect an HSA. A $250 employer contribution plus Benefits@Play incentives, subject to eligibility and plan rules

Eligibility & sources

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  • Benefits page Life at Blizzard

    Read 2026-09-03T07:16:10.000Z

    Source context

    Current official Blizzard careers and benefits page; Blizzard-specific operating identity, recruiting, and employee-benefit overview.

  • Benefits guide 2026 Benefits Guide

    Read 2026-09-03T07:16:10.000Z

    Source context

    Current 2026 U.S. benefits guide; pages 3-4 state eligibility for regular U.S. employees of Activision Blizzard, Activision Publishing, Blizzard Entertainment, or King, generally scheduled for at least 30 hours per week.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

The medical FSA allows eligible employees to make pre-tax contributions up to IRS limits; it is available when the employee elects a medical plan other than the CDHP.

Eligibility & sources

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  • Benefits guide 2026 Benefits Guide

    Read 2026-09-03T07:16:10.000Z

    Source context

    Current 2026 U.S. benefits guide; pages 3-4 state eligibility for regular U.S. employees of Activision Blizzard, Activision Publishing, Blizzard Entertainment, or King, generally scheduled for at least 30 hours per week.

Health Reimbursement Account

Employees without an HSA who enroll in a medical plan and participate in Benefits@Play may receive a company-funded HRA for eligible medical expenses

Eligibility & sources

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  • Benefits guide 2026 Benefits Guide

    Read 2026-09-03T07:16:10.000Z

    Source context

    Current 2026 U.S. benefits guide; pages 3-4 state eligibility for regular U.S. employees of Activision Blizzard, Activision Publishing, Blizzard Entertainment, or King, generally scheduled for at least 30 hours per week.

Life Insurance

Eligible employees automatically receive company-paid term life insurance equal to two times base salary up to $1,000,000, with optional supplemental coverage subject to plan terms

Eligibility & sources

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  • Benefits page Life at Blizzard

    Read 2026-09-03T07:16:10.000Z

    Source context

    Current official Blizzard careers and benefits page; Blizzard-specific operating identity, recruiting, and employee-benefit overview.

  • Benefits guide 2026 Benefits Guide

    Read 2026-09-03T07:16:10.000Z

    Source context

    Current 2026 U.S. benefits guide; pages 3-4 state eligibility for regular U.S. employees of Activision Blizzard, Activision Publishing, Blizzard Entertainment, or King, generally scheduled for at least 30 hours per week.

Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

Eligible employees automatically receive company-paid AD&D coverage equal to two times annual salary up to $1,000,000; supplemental coverage is available for purchase

Eligibility & sources

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  • Benefits page Life at Blizzard

    Read 2026-09-03T07:16:10.000Z

    Source context

    Current official Blizzard careers and benefits page; Blizzard-specific operating identity, recruiting, and employee-benefit overview.

  • Benefits guide 2026 Benefits Guide

    Read 2026-09-03T07:16:10.000Z

    Source context

    Current 2026 U.S. benefits guide; pages 3-4 state eligibility for regular U.S. employees of Activision Blizzard, Activision Publishing, Blizzard Entertainment, or King, generally scheduled for at least 30 hours per week.

Disability Insurance

Core short-term and long-term disability coverage, with short-term benefits at 60% and long-term benefits at 50% of salary; buy-up options and eligibility rules apply

Eligibility & sources

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  • Benefits page Life at Blizzard

    Read 2026-09-03T07:16:10.000Z

    Source context

    Current official Blizzard careers and benefits page; Blizzard-specific operating identity, recruiting, and employee-benefit overview.

  • Benefits guide 2026 Benefits Guide

    Read 2026-09-03T07:16:10.000Z

    Source context

    Current 2026 U.S. benefits guide; pages 3-4 state eligibility for regular U.S. employees of Activision Blizzard, Activision Publishing, Blizzard Entertainment, or King, generally scheduled for at least 30 hours per week.

Mental Health Benefits

The 2026 benefits program includes mental-health and emotional-wellbeing support such as counseling, work/life resources, meditation, and related programs.

Eligibility & sources

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  • Benefits page Life at Blizzard

    Read 2026-09-03T07:16:10.000Z

    Source context

    Current official Blizzard careers and benefits page; Blizzard-specific operating identity, recruiting, and employee-benefit overview.

  • Benefits guide 2026 Benefits Guide

    Read 2026-09-03T07:16:10.000Z

    Source context

    Current 2026 U.S. benefits guide; pages 3-4 state eligibility for regular U.S. employees of Activision Blizzard, Activision Publishing, Blizzard Entertainment, or King, generally scheduled for at least 30 hours per week.

Gym / Fitness Benefits

Subsidized Wellhub access to gyms, studios, and health facilities, with discounted family plans and wellness-program incentives subject to eligibility

Eligibility & sources

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  • Benefits page Life at Blizzard

    Read 2026-09-03T07:16:10.000Z

    Source context

    Current official Blizzard careers and benefits page; Blizzard-specific operating identity, recruiting, and employee-benefit overview.

  • Benefits guide 2026 Benefits Guide

    Read 2026-09-03T07:16:10.000Z

    Source context

    Current 2026 U.S. benefits guide; pages 3-4 state eligibility for regular U.S. employees of Activision Blizzard, Activision Publishing, Blizzard Entertainment, or King, generally scheduled for at least 30 hours per week.

Sick Time

Eligible employees receive 80 hours of Health Time/health pay each year, prorated from the date of hire.

Eligibility & sources

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Life at Blizzard

    Read 2026-09-03T07:16:10.000Z

    Source context

    Current official Blizzard careers and benefits page; Blizzard-specific operating identity, recruiting, and employee-benefit overview.

  • Benefits guide 2026 Benefits Guide

    Read 2026-09-03T07:16:10.000Z

    Source context

    Current 2026 U.S. benefits guide; pages 3-4 state eligibility for regular U.S. employees of Activision Blizzard, Activision Publishing, Blizzard Entertainment, or King, generally scheduled for at least 30 hours per week.

Business Travel Insurance

Medical-benefit assistance for employees and their families traveling outside the US on an approved Activision Blizzard business trip

Eligibility & sources

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Life at Blizzard

    Read 2026-09-03T07:16:10.000Z

    Source context

    Current official Blizzard careers and benefits page; Blizzard-specific operating identity, recruiting, and employee-benefit overview.

  • Benefits guide 2026 Benefits Guide

    Read 2026-09-03T07:16:10.000Z

    Source context

    Current 2026 U.S. benefits guide; pages 3-4 state eligibility for regular U.S. employees of Activision Blizzard, Activision Publishing, Blizzard Entertainment, or King, generally scheduled for at least 30 hours per week.

Paid Parental Leave

Full-time regular and part-time employees regularly scheduled for at least 30 hours per week are eligible for up to 10 weeks of paid parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child, subject to applicable leave rules

Pay
Paid
Eligibility & sources

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Life at Blizzard

    Read 2026-09-03T07:16:10.000Z

    Source context

    Current official Blizzard careers and benefits page; Blizzard-specific operating identity, recruiting, and employee-benefit overview.

  • Benefits guide 2026 Benefits Guide

    Read 2026-09-03T07:16:10.000Z

    Source context

    Current 2026 U.S. benefits guide; pages 3-4 state eligibility for regular U.S. employees of Activision Blizzard, Activision Publishing, Blizzard Entertainment, or King, generally scheduled for at least 30 hours per week.

Adoption Assistance

Regular full-time employees may receive up to $20,000 per lifetime for eligible adoption, donor, or surrogacy expenses after six months of service

Eligibility & sources

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Life at Blizzard

    Read 2026-09-03T07:16:10.000Z

    Source context

    Current official Blizzard careers and benefits page; Blizzard-specific operating identity, recruiting, and employee-benefit overview.

  • Benefits guide 2026 Benefits Guide

    Read 2026-09-03T07:16:10.000Z

    Source context

    Current 2026 U.S. benefits guide; pages 3-4 state eligibility for regular U.S. employees of Activision Blizzard, Activision Publishing, Blizzard Entertainment, or King, generally scheduled for at least 30 hours per week.

Fertility Assistance

Eligible regular full-time employees and enrolled spouses or partners receive Kindbody fertility services, including two KindCycles and a possible third if the first two do not result in a live birth, subject to medical-plan eligibility and cost sharing

Eligibility & sources

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Life at Blizzard

    Read 2026-09-03T07:16:10.000Z

    Source context

    Current official Blizzard careers and benefits page; Blizzard-specific operating identity, recruiting, and employee-benefit overview.

  • Benefits guide 2026 Benefits Guide

    Read 2026-09-03T07:16:10.000Z

    Source context

    Current 2026 U.S. benefits guide; pages 3-4 state eligibility for regular U.S. employees of Activision Blizzard, Activision Publishing, Blizzard Entertainment, or King, generally scheduled for at least 30 hours per week.

Family Care

Family-care support including dependent-care reimbursement, child-care concierge, care coordination, child-development resources, and lactation support

Eligibility & sources

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  • Benefits page Life at Blizzard

    Read 2026-09-03T07:16:10.000Z

    Source context

    Current official Blizzard careers and benefits page; Blizzard-specific operating identity, recruiting, and employee-benefit overview.

  • Benefits guide 2026 Benefits Guide

    Read 2026-09-03T07:16:10.000Z

    Source context

    Current 2026 U.S. benefits guide; pages 3-4 state eligibility for regular U.S. employees of Activision Blizzard, Activision Publishing, Blizzard Entertainment, or King, generally scheduled for at least 30 hours per week.

401k

Full-time employees are eligible for the Activision Blizzard 401(k) plan on their date of hire; traditional, Roth, and after-tax contributions are available subject to IRS and plan limits

Eligibility & sources

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  • Benefits page Life at Blizzard

    Read 2026-09-03T07:16:10.000Z

    Source context

    Current official Blizzard careers and benefits page; Blizzard-specific operating identity, recruiting, and employee-benefit overview.

  • Benefits guide 2026 Benefits Guide

    Read 2026-09-03T07:16:10.000Z

    Source context

    Current 2026 U.S. benefits guide; pages 3-4 state eligibility for regular U.S. employees of Activision Blizzard, Activision Publishing, Blizzard Entertainment, or King, generally scheduled for at least 30 hours per week.

401k Match

The company matches 25% of total employee contributions to the traditional and/or Roth 401(k), including catch-up contributions up to the annual IRS limit; the company match is immediately 100% vested

Eligibility & sources

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  • Benefits page Life at Blizzard

    Read 2026-09-03T07:16:10.000Z

    Source context

    Current official Blizzard careers and benefits page; Blizzard-specific operating identity, recruiting, and employee-benefit overview.

  • Benefits guide 2026 Benefits Guide

    Read 2026-09-03T07:16:10.000Z

    Source context

    Current 2026 U.S. benefits guide; pages 3-4 state eligibility for regular U.S. employees of Activision Blizzard, Activision Publishing, Blizzard Entertainment, or King, generally scheduled for at least 30 hours per week.

Roth 401k

The 2026 guide explicitly permits after-tax Roth 401(k) contributions for eligible employees, subject to IRS and plan limits.

Eligibility & sources

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  • Benefits page Life at Blizzard

    Read 2026-09-03T07:16:10.000Z

    Source context

    Current official Blizzard careers and benefits page; Blizzard-specific operating identity, recruiting, and employee-benefit overview.

  • Benefits guide 2026 Benefits Guide

    Read 2026-09-03T07:16:10.000Z

    Source context

    Current 2026 U.S. benefits guide; pages 3-4 state eligibility for regular U.S. employees of Activision Blizzard, Activision Publishing, Blizzard Entertainment, or King, generally scheduled for at least 30 hours per week.

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Eligible employees an opportunity to purchase Microsoft stock through payroll deductions at a 10% discount, subject to plan limits and terms

Eligibility & sources

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  • Benefits guide 2026 Benefits Guide

    Read 2026-09-03T07:16:10.000Z

    Source context

    Current 2026 U.S. benefits guide; pages 3-4 state eligibility for regular U.S. employees of Activision Blizzard, Activision Publishing, Blizzard Entertainment, or King, generally scheduled for at least 30 hours per week.

Financial Coaching

Benefits@Play includes free My Secure Advantage financial coaching, with a personal money coach available for up to 90 days each year and related planning resources.

Eligibility & sources

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  • Benefits guide 2026 Benefits Guide

    Read 2026-09-03T07:16:10.000Z

    Source context

    Current 2026 U.S. benefits guide; pages 3-4 state eligibility for regular U.S. employees of Activision Blizzard, Activision Publishing, Blizzard Entertainment, or King, generally scheduled for at least 30 hours per week.

Tuition Reimbursement

Regular full-time and part-time employees may participate after six months of continuous employment for work-related accredited-university courses; different limits by employee class and course type

Eligibility & sources

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Life at Blizzard

    Read 2026-09-03T07:16:10.000Z

    Source context

    Current official Blizzard careers and benefits page; Blizzard-specific operating identity, recruiting, and employee-benefit overview.

  • Benefits guide 2026 Benefits Guide

    Read 2026-09-03T07:16:10.000Z

    Source context

    Current 2026 U.S. benefits guide; pages 3-4 state eligibility for regular U.S. employees of Activision Blizzard, Activision Publishing, Blizzard Entertainment, or King, generally scheduled for at least 30 hours per week.

PTO (Vacation / Personal Days)

All full-time regular US employees receive 20 days (160 hours) of vacation accrued annually, with rollover subject to a 35-day maximum

Pay
Paid
Eligibility & sources

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Life at Blizzard

    Read 2026-09-03T07:16:10.000Z

    Source context

    Current official Blizzard careers and benefits page; Blizzard-specific operating identity, recruiting, and employee-benefit overview.

  • Benefits guide 2026 Benefits Guide

    Read 2026-09-03T07:16:10.000Z

    Source context

    Current 2026 U.S. benefits guide; pages 3-4 state eligibility for regular U.S. employees of Activision Blizzard, Activision Publishing, Blizzard Entertainment, or King, generally scheduled for at least 30 hours per week.

Company Holidays

The company provides paid holidays each calendar year and up to two flexible holidays based on the employee's date of hire

Eligibility & sources

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  • Benefits page Life at Blizzard

    Read 2026-09-03T07:16:10.000Z

    Source context

    Current official Blizzard careers and benefits page; Blizzard-specific operating identity, recruiting, and employee-benefit overview.

  • Benefits guide 2026 Benefits Guide

    Read 2026-09-03T07:16:10.000Z

    Source context

    Current 2026 U.S. benefits guide; pages 3-4 state eligibility for regular U.S. employees of Activision Blizzard, Activision Publishing, Blizzard Entertainment, or King, generally scheduled for at least 30 hours per week.

Employee Discount

Two free games annually and year-round discounts off game MSRP; full-time employees' friends and family can also receive game discounts

Eligibility & sources

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  • Benefits page Life at Blizzard

    Read 2026-09-03T07:16:10.000Z

    Source context

    Current official Blizzard careers and benefits page; Blizzard-specific operating identity, recruiting, and employee-benefit overview.

  • Benefits guide 2026 Benefits Guide

    Read 2026-09-03T07:16:10.000Z

    Source context

    Current 2026 U.S. benefits guide; pages 3-4 state eligibility for regular U.S. employees of Activision Blizzard, Activision Publishing, Blizzard Entertainment, or King, generally scheduled for at least 30 hours per week.

Travel Assistance

Personal travel assistance through Aflac TravelAssist; service scope and eligibility terms apply

Eligibility & sources

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Life at Blizzard

    Read 2026-09-03T07:16:10.000Z

    Source context

    Current official Blizzard careers and benefits page; Blizzard-specific operating identity, recruiting, and employee-benefit overview.

  • Benefits guide 2026 Benefits Guide

    Read 2026-09-03T07:16:10.000Z

    Source context

    Current 2026 U.S. benefits guide; pages 3-4 state eligibility for regular U.S. employees of Activision Blizzard, Activision Publishing, Blizzard Entertainment, or King, generally scheduled for at least 30 hours per week.

Pet Insurance

Nationwide pet-insurance coverage that reimburses eligible veterinary bills

Eligibility & sources

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Life at Blizzard

    Read 2026-09-03T07:16:10.000Z

    Source context

    Current official Blizzard careers and benefits page; Blizzard-specific operating identity, recruiting, and employee-benefit overview.

  • Benefits guide 2026 Benefits Guide

    Read 2026-09-03T07:16:10.000Z

    Source context

    Current 2026 U.S. benefits guide; pages 3-4 state eligibility for regular U.S. employees of Activision Blizzard, Activision Publishing, Blizzard Entertainment, or King, generally scheduled for at least 30 hours per week.

Legal Services

A voluntary MetLife legal plan; employee cost and enrollment terms apply

Eligibility & sources

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  • Benefits guide 2026 Benefits Guide

    Read 2026-09-03T07:16:10.000Z

    Source context

    Current 2026 U.S. benefits guide; pages 3-4 state eligibility for regular U.S. employees of Activision Blizzard, Activision Publishing, Blizzard Entertainment, or King, generally scheduled for at least 30 hours per week.

Commuter Benefits

Eligible employees may use pre-tax and post-tax commuter accounts for transit and parking expenses; a WEX-administered account and applicable monthly limits

Eligibility & sources

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  • Benefits guide 2026 Benefits Guide

    Read 2026-09-03T07:16:10.000Z

    Source context

    Current 2026 U.S. benefits guide; pages 3-4 state eligibility for regular U.S. employees of Activision Blizzard, Activision Publishing, Blizzard Entertainment, or King, generally scheduled for at least 30 hours per week.