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  • Ex-Overwatch Director Reveals Why They Left Blizzard
    March 13, 2026
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    Ex-Overwatch Director Reveals Why They Left Blizzard

    Jeff Kaplan left Blizzard after a CFO's ultimatum tied Overwatch's revenue targets to avoiding mass layoffs, revealing a clash between creative vision and corporate financial demands. The immense pressure stemmed from commitments to the Overwatch League and the accelerated development of Overwatc...

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  • Ex-Overwatch Lead: Meet Revenue Goals or 1,000 Devs Lose Jobs
    March 13, 2026
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    Ex-Overwatch Lead: Meet Revenue Goals or 1,000 Devs Lose Jobs

    Former Overwatch creative director Jeff Kaplan was given an ultimatum by Blizzard's CFO to meet undisclosed revenue targets or face massive layoffs, which shattered his belief in a lifelong career at the company. The Overwatch League created immense financial strain, as its unrealistic promises a...

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