Jeff Kaplan

When Overwatch burst onto the scene nearly a decade ago, it quickly became a cultural phenomenon, not just for its gameplay but also for its diverse cast of characters. However, one character’s portrayal sparked quite a debate,Tracer. As first reported by GameSpot, former Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan recently addressed the ongoing controversy surrounding Tracer’s victory pose during a livestream for his new game, The Legend of California.

In a recent 10-hour live stream showcasing his new studio’s upcoming title, The Legend of California, former Blizzard vice president Jeff Kaplan shared intriguing insights about the initial vision for World of Warcraft (WoW). As first reported by PC Gamer, Kaplan revealed that he had advocated for WoW to be developed as a first-person game during its early conception, a decision that could have dramatically altered the trajectory of the MMORPG genre.