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Overwatch co-creator Jeff Kaplan on his exit from Activision-Blizzard: 'It was the biggest f**k you moment I've had in may career'

https://www.pcgamer.com/games/fps/overwatch-co-creator-jeff-kaplan-on-his-exit-from-activision-blizzard-it-was-the-biggest-f-k-you-moment-ive-had-in-may-career/https://kotaku.com/overwatch-jeff-kaplan-blizzard-pve-leaving-2000678084https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/03/former-overwatch-director-breaks-silence-about-sudden-departure-from-blizzard
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Overwatch co-creator Jeff Kaplan on his exit from Activision-Blizzard: 'It was the biggest f**k you moment I've had in may career' Open in Pcgamer.com
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  • Kaplan says a Blizzard CFO ultimatum tied Overwatch revenue goals to massive layoffs, marking a breaking point in his Blizzard career.
  • Eurogamer notes Kaplan’s claim of an ultimatum to meet revenue targets or face 1,000 job losses, highlighting the live-service squeeze on Overwatch.
  • Kaplan reflects on leaving Blizzard, saying he never expected to work elsewhere and hoped to retire there before shifting to indie work.

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Overwatch Director Jeff Kaplan Explains Why He Left Blizzard

https://kotaku.com/overwatch-jeff-kaplan-blizzard-pve-leaving-2000678084Kotaku.com
Overwatch Director Jeff Kaplan Explains Why He Left Blizzard

Former Overwatch Director Breaks Silence About Sudden Departure From Blizzard

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/03/former-overwatch-director-breaks-silence-about-sudden-departure-from-blizzardNintendolife.com
Former Overwatch Director Breaks Silence About Sudden Departure From Blizzard

'That Was the Biggest F*** You Moment I Had in My Career' — Jeff Kaplan, Former Boss of the Overwatch Team, Finally Reveals Why He Left Blizzard - IGN

https://www.ign.com/articles/that-was-the-biggest-f-you-moment-i-had-in-my-career-jeff-kaplan-former-boss-of-the-overwatch-team-finally-reveals-why-he-left-blizzardIgn.com
'That Was the Biggest F*** You Moment I Had in My Career' — Jeff Kaplan, Former Boss of the Overwatch Team, Finally Reveals Why He Left Blizzard - IGN

"It felt surreal": Overwatch co-creator allegedly left Blizzard after a former exec said he'd be responsible for 1,000 layoffs if the shooter didn't hit financial targets

https://www.gamesradar.com/games/fps/it-felt-surreal-overwatch-co-creator-allegedly-left-blizzard-after-a-former-exec-said-hed-be-responsible-for-1-000-layoffs-if-the-shooter-didnt-hit-financial-targets/Gamesradar.com
"It felt surreal": Overwatch co-creator allegedly left Blizzard after a former exec said he'd be responsible for 1,000 layoffs if the shooter didn't hit financial targets

Former Overwatch Lead claims he was given a horrid ultimatum: meet revenue goals or 1,000 developers would lose jobs

https://www.eurogamer.net/former-overwatch-lead-claims-he-was-given-a-horrid-ultimatum-meet-revenue-goals-or-1000-developers-would-lose-jobsEurogamer.net
Former Overwatch Lead claims he was given a horrid ultimatum: meet revenue goals or 1,000 developers would lose jobs

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