Overwatch 2 players praise director Aaron Keller for keeping the game alive

The fans of Overwatch 2 have expressed their gratitude towards a specific developer who has successfully made some of the most impactful improvements to the game thus far.

After Jeff Kaplan’s departure as game director in 2021, Aaron Keller, who has been a developer at Blizzard since 2003, took on the role for Overwatch 2 and played a crucial role in keeping the game thriving.

One person on Reddit showed their support for Keller by providing examples of the improvements and new features he implemented in the hero shooter.

The paragraph opened with commendation for Keller’s implementation of a fundamental health buff, a damage reduction passive for damage dealers, and an expansion of projectile size during Season 9 as a solution to the issue of players frequently dying in matches.

Overwatch 2 Illari and Zarya in combat — Blizzard Entertainment

They were pleased with the reworks given to all the heroes with problematic kits, as the majority of the hero changes appeared to be well-executed.

Blizzard’s most recent example highlighted their experimentation with a 6v6 gameplay format in response to the overwhelming positive feedback from players who enjoyed this style in the original Overwatch.

Despite the Redditor’s explanation of several additional improvements made by Keller since becoming game director, numerous issues still remain. For instance, after six months, there is still a lack of a Venture skin which was exemplified as one of the persisting problems.

Despite a few remaining issues, the poster’s statement that “he consistently communicates with us and tirelessly works”reflects the overall tone of the post praising Keller’s dedication to Overwatch 2.

In the replies, players unanimously agreed, with one fan pointing out that the numbers are a clear indication of the game’s increasing popularity, stating “Player count has been consistently rising over the past few seasons.”

One comment on the thread claimed that Keller’s achievements as game director can be credited to his role as one of the original developers, dating back to the days of Project Titan. They also mentioned that he has been Jeff’s right hand man since the very beginning.

Despite the fact that many fans praise Keller for his contributions to Overwatch 2, some have noted that it is not solely his efforts that have kept the game alive. According to one player, “The majority of these decisions are not made by Aaron, but rather by other members of the team.”

The original poster defended their argument by stating, “I believe that the current director holds a significant amount of power and influence over the game, especially considering the numerous changes that have been made since Jeff’s tenure as director.”

In general, a significant portion of Overwatch 2 enthusiasts share the belief that Keller’s role as game director has had a positive impact on Blizzard’s hero shooter, and are eager for further improvements to be made in the future.