From Overwatch Legend to Indie Underdog: The Humbling New Life of Jeff Kaplan

Former Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan has opened up about his transition from a major industry figurehead at Blizzard to the grit of independent game development. Kaplan describes the humbling shift of no longer having the immediate attention of his peers and the practical challenges of building a startup in a home environment. His story serves as a candid look at the personal and professional recalibration required when moving from the pinnacle of AAA development to the foundational levels of indie creation, where legacy counts for less than the code currently being written.