Eurogamer state that Gaute Godager has left Funcom and will hand the design role over to Anarchy Online's director Craig Morrison.
More information."I have done my very best making this fabulous game, but I have concluded there are elements which I am dissatisfied with," said Godager in a statement.
"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, and I wholeheartedly support the appointment of Craig."
Craig Morrison has outlined his top priorities as listening to and acting on concerns made by the players of the mature, fantasy MMO.
"I have a clear conviction I can lead the further development in a good way, evolving Age of Conan into something even better," said Morrison.
"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."