Overwatch was originally called "Monetized Shooter" because you had to buy each of its heroes, says co-creator Jeff Kaplan: "F***ing terrible, but at the time, I actually thought that was a good idea"
Overwatch co-creator Jeff Kaplan revealed that the game was initially pitched with the working title "Monetized Shooter." The concept combined elements of League of Legends and Team Fortress 2, with a focus on monetizing heroes. Kaplan ultimately proposed "Overwatch" as the official name.
- Entities
- Company: Blizzard Entertainment
- Game: Overwatch 2
- Person: Jeff Kaplan
- Game: League of Legends
- Topic: Hero Shooter
- Game: Team Fortress 2
- Game: Overwatch
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