Overwatch Lead Designer and Game Director Jeff Kaplan Leaves Blizzard

In his own statement, Kaplan's successor, Keller, addressed Kaplan's departure. Specifically, he talks about how it comes just right as Overwatch 2 is still being developed. Keller assures fans that the sequel's development is "continuing at a good pace" and promised to keep fans in the loop soon.

Blizzard recently showed off new gameplay footage and other details for Overwatch 2 at BlizzConline last February. However, while development seems to be going at a nice pace, fans shouldn't expect Overwatch 2 to release soon. Activision Blizzard has already confirmed earlier this year that Overwatch 2 is not expected to ship in 2021. What Now? World of Warcraft and Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos are some of the best games ever released and Jeff Kaplan served as the Game Director of both of them.

With Kaplan leaving such big holes to fill, it's only fair that fans question what happens now that Overwatch's Game Director is gone. In particular, many are wondering what will come of Jeff Kaplan's earlier teases of upcoming reveals. There was speculation that Kaplan was hinting at new changes coming to Overwatch. Unfortunately, now that Kaplan's gone, the plans may have changed with Keller now taking over.

Speaking of Kaplan, where the former Blizzard Entertainment Vice President is headed is also just as big of a deal.

With a resume like his, there's no doubt that he won't have any trouble finding a job in the video game industry. Not to mention, attaching his name alone in any upcoming project will surely attract a lot of attention.

Here's to hoping that wherever Kaplan heads next, the 49-year-old will give gamers yet another memorable title.