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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McCree was also one of the developers whose name appeared in alleged screenshots showing text conversations between Blizzard staff concerning the “Cosby suite”, which included suggestions from former World of Warcraft designer Alex Afrasiabi about women brought back to the room.