Former Overwatch Director Jeff Kaplan Says He Never Wanted the Spotlight, but the Game Needed a Face

Being the face of a video game is a tough role, as those who step into these positions often expose themselves to a great deal of toxicity. Former Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan knows this well, having spent years promoting the hero shooter and regularly engaging with its fans, at a personal cost. After leaving Blizzard Entertainment in 2021, Kaplan quietly worked on The Legend of

The face of a video game is a tough role to play because the people who step into these roles often expose themselves to a lot of toxicity. Former Overwatch game director Jeff Kaplan knows this all too well, as he spent several years promoting the heroic shooter and regularly interacting with fans — albeit at his own expense. After leaving Blizzard Entertainment in 2021, Kaplan is quietly working on The Legend of