We previously heard that the company intended to change McCree’s name amid controversy at the studio. This is the first time we’re hearing about the final choice.

Regarding Cole Cassidy in Overwatch, Blizzard had this to say:

Overwatch to rename McCree

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Blizzard will change the name of Overwatch character McCree, the company has announced.

The move is being made in the wake of a lawsuit against Activision Blizzard. Many employee reports have surfaced in recent weeks regarding sexual harassment and gender discrimination.

McCree was named after Jesse McCree, a staffer that spent many years at Blizzard and contributed to several of its games. While he departed the company earlier this month, he has ties to the ongoing lawsuit against Activision Blizzard.

Below is Blizzard’s full statement on the name change for McCree in Overwatch:

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Overwatch adding cross-play support

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Cross-play support is coming to Overwatch, Blizzard has announced. When active, Switch players will be able to go up against others on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. Cross-progression is not planned for launch though the team is exploring that functionality.

Players will need to create and link their Battle.net account in order to participate. Everyone who follows the steps and logs in to Overwatch by December 31, 2021 will receive a Golden Loot Box.

The Overwatch Cross-Play Beta launches soon Switch. You can check out information about how to link your Battle.net account to your console account and get your questions answered here. We also have a developer update video below.

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Overwatch hosting anniversary event

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Overwatch is hosting a new anniversary event, which will highlight the game modes players have enjoyed across the years on a daily rotating schedule. Winter Wonderland, Halloween Terror, Summer Games, Archives, and Lunar New Year brawls will all make a return on specific days and all seasonal cosmetics will also be available to unlock.

Here’s information about rewards and cosmetics plus a trailer:

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The Art of Overwatch Volume 2 planned for later in 2021

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Retailer listings have revealed that Dark Horse is planning a new Overwatch book for later in 2021. It contains “new content from summer 2017 onward, including the development process around fan-favorite heroes, environments, and cinematics.” Additionally, it covers “the construction of unique, event-driven game modes, NPC design, and more.”

Here’s the full synopsis:

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Overwatch hosting Archives 2021 event

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Just a short while ago, Overwatch kicked off its Archives 2021 event, featuring a new weekly challenge reward system and new Archives missions. Players can also log in from April 6 to April 27 to obtain new cosmetics.

Here’s a full breakdown of the event:

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Overwatch hosting Pachimarchi Challenge

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Overwatch has just kicked off its latest event: the Pachimarchi Challenge. Players can earn a few different items, including the new Epic skin Roadhog Pachimari.

Here’s the full lineup of what can be earned:

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Overwatch Lunar New Year 2021 event now live

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Blizzard is celebrating the Year of the Ox in Overwatch with a Lunar New Year 2021 event. It’s live now on Switch and features new activities as well as cosmetics.

Here’s the full rundown: