Overwatch's Director Quit Following Outrageous Ultimatum from Blizzard Big Wig
Former Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan has explained his 2021 departure from Blizzard Entertainment, citing an ultimatum from the company's CFO regarding revenue targets. Kaplan felt immense pressure and a lack of trust, leading him to resign after nearly 20 years with the company. The article also touches on the ambitious Overwatch League and the development pressures that led to Overwatch 2.
- Entities
- Company: Blizzard Entertainment
- Company: Activision
- Game: Overwatch 2
- Person: Jeff Kaplan
- Topic: Game Development
- Topic: Esports
- Game: Overwatch
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