Overwatch devs reveal McCree's new name as Blizzard distances itself from controversy

Developers at Blizzard Entertainment unveil a new take on the iconic gunslinger at the center of the game Overwatch.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 62 words · Antonio Swanson

The change happened due toa shift at Blizzard following reports of sexual harassmentand toxicity in leadership.

The renamed cowboy is scheduled to make his debut in Overwatch on Oct. 26.

“The cowboy he was rode into the sunset, and Cole Cassidy faced the world at dawn.

The cowboy he was rode into the sunset, and Cole Cassidy faced the world at dawn.