Overwatch Creator Jeff Kaplan Returns After Five Years With New Open World Game
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
Overwatch co-creator Jeff Kaplan has returned after a five-year hiatus from the industry, revealing his new independent studio's western-inspired open world game, The Legend of California.
Jeff Kaplan is officially back in the games industry. Best known as the former face of Overwatch and vice president at Blizzard before his departure in 2021, Kaplan has spent the last five years quietly working on a new project. He recently resurfaced during an extensive interview on Lex Fridman's YouTube channel to reveal The Legend of California, an open world action game being developed by his independent studio, Kintsugiyama.
According to Kintsugiyama's official site, the title has been in development for four years as a passion project for the team. Set on the mythical island of California during the gold rush era, the game takes a western-inspired approach to the shooter genre. It marks a major departure from the team-based multiplayer mechanics of Overwatch, signaling a fresh creative direction for the veteran director.
For players who watched Kaplan guide Overwatch through its golden era, this return is a welcome development. While full gameplay details are still rolling out, an independent studio tackling an open world historical setting offers plenty of potential. You can read the full breakdown of the announcement and watch the interview over at Game Rant.
Source: Game Rant
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