Former Overwatch Boss Describes "F--k You" Moment That Led To Blizzard Exit
Former Overwatch co-creator Jeff Kaplan explained that a significant "f--k you moment" involving financial demands from Activision Blizzard led to his departure. He was reportedly told that if Overwatch didn't meet specific revenue targets, 1,000 people would be laid off, a situation he found surreal. Kaplan also discussed how pressure from investors and the Overwatch League interfered with game development, leading to a focus on quick monetization over new content.
- Entities
- Company: Blizzard Entertainment
- Company: Activision
- Company: Dreamhaven
- Game: Overwatch 2
- Game: The Legend of California
- Topic: Business
- Person: Jeff Kaplan
- Person: Mike Morhaime
- Topic: Game Development
- Game: Overwatch
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