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Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan is leaving Blizzard

  • Posted byby Mike Minotti
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Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan announced today that he is leaving Blizzard Entertainment after 19 years with the company. Aaron Keller will become the new director for Overwatch 2.

Kaplan gives no word on his future plans or any reason for his departure.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.