Overwatch 2will be looking to make a splash to bring back some of its fanbase that it has lost over the years. Part of the changes that theOverwatchdevelopment team has decided to make is to no longer reference developers of the game inOverwatch, and that is being reflected inOverwatch 2.
This development comes after the wave of misconduct allegations aimed at Blizzard, which included developer Jesse McCree, the namesake ofOverwatchcharacter McCree.
Overwatchchanged McCree’s nameto Cole Cassidy in light of the allegations, and that’s when it was decided that the team would avoid referencing developers.
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Blizzard, under the greater umbrella of Activision Blizzard, has been embroiled in controversy since mid-2021 following a lawsuit from the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing.The lawsuit against Activision Blizzard has sexist workplace issueswithin the company. Dozens of employees have resigned or been fired over the course of the lawsuit, including the aforementioned Jesse McCree.
TheOverwatchteam has also seen a number of departuresover the past year, including the original face of the team, Jeff Kaplan. Kaplan was a beloved figure in theOverwatchcommunity, and his departure has left some fans worried about the future of the series. However, Kaplan’s resignation was likely due to being unable to handle the “corporate BS” within Activision Blizzard, as several members of theOverwatchdevelopment team have publicly announced their support for him in protecting his team.
Overwatch 2’s beta is at the end of the month, so players will have the chance to check out the Toronto map themselves soon. It is not yet clear if the massive changes Blizzard has come up with forOverwatch 2will be enough to put the series back on the map like the original did back in 2016, but fans will find out soon.
Overwatch 2is currently in development.
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