Blizzard will rename Overwatch’s McCree amid lawsuit fallout

August 27, 2021
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Overwatch’s fan-favourite cowboy character Jesse McCree will be re-named, Blizzard has announced, following the departure of the real-life Jesse McCree from the developer.

Blizzard’s veteran of the same name left earlier this month in the wake of California’s lawsuit which alleges sexual harassment and a “frat boy” culture at the company, although no specific reason was given for his exit.

The real-life McCree was one of several men apparently pictured posing together on a bed with a photo of disgraced US comedian Bill Cosby. The disturbing picture allegedly showed the interior of the “Cosby suite” – a hotel room once used at BlizzCon for partying.

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