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The Legend of California Announced
Kintsugiyama and Dreamhaven have announced The Legend of California, an open-world multiplayer survival shooter. The game is set on the mythical Island of California during the gold rush era and will be released in Early Access.
Jeff Kaplan reveals new game, Legend of California, on the Lex Friedman Podcast
Jeff Kaplan, former lead of Overwatch, has revealed his new game, The Legend of California, developed by his studio Kintsugi Games with assistance from Blizzard co-founder Mike Morhaime. The open-world action game features a cowboy aesthetic set in 1800s Gold Rush-era California and will utilize voxel-based gameplay for mining. An alpha test is planned for March, with an Early Access release to follow.
Jeff Kaplan Says Overwatch League Pressure Helped Drive His Blizzard Exit
Former Overwatch team head Jeff Kaplan revealed in a Lex Fridman podcast interview that immense pressure from the overmarketed Overwatch League contributed to his departure from Blizzard Entertainment. He detailed how unrealistic revenue expectations and commitments to investors diverted resources from game development, culminating in a meeting with Activision's CFO that solidified his decision to leave. Kaplan has since announced his new project, an indie multiplayer action-survival FPS called The Legend of California.
Ex-Overwatch Director Reveals Western Survival Game The Legend of California
Jeff Kaplan, former director of Overwatch, has announced his new studio Kintsugiyama and its first game, The Legend of California. This Wild West-themed survival shooter will feature action-survival gameplay with first-person shooting elements, supporting both single-player and multiplayer modes. The game is slated for Early Access later this year and is being published by Dreamhaven.
Jeff Kaplan returns with a new Wild West multiplayer survival title – and a revealing interview about why he left Blizzard
Jeff Kaplan, formerly of Blizzard Entertainment, has revealed his new project: The Legend of California, a multiplayer action survival FPS from developer Kintsugiyama and publisher Dreamhaven. In an interview with Lex Fridman, Kaplan discussed his departure from Blizzard, citing a shift in focus towards monetization and pressure regarding revenue targets. The Legend of California is slated for early access in 2026 on PC via Steam.
Former Overwatch Lead claims he was given a horrid ultimatum: meet revenue goals or 1,000 developers would lose jobs
Former Overwatch lead Jeff Kaplan revealed that he was given an ultimatum by former Blizzard CFO Dennis Durkin: meet specific revenue goals for Overwatch or 1,000 developers would lose their jobs. Kaplan stated this pressure, partly due to the financial strains of the Overwatch League, significantly impacted his career at Blizzard. He is now working on a new survival game called The Legend of California with an independent studio.
Former Overwatch Boss Describes "F--k You" Moment That Led To Blizzard Exit
Former Overwatch co-creator Jeff Kaplan explained that a significant "f--k you moment" involving financial demands from Activision Blizzard led to his departure. He was reportedly told that if Overwatch didn't meet specific revenue targets, 1,000 people would be laid off, a situation he found surreal. Kaplan also discussed how pressure from investors and the Overwatch League interfered with game development, leading to a focus on quick monetization over new content.
Ex-Overwatch Director's New Game Is Giving Off Red Dead Redemption Vibes
The Legend of California, an upcoming open-world Western game from former Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan's Kintsugiyama studio, is set to launch in early access on PC later this year. Developed by Kintsugiyama and published by Dreamhaven, the game features survival, crafting, and building elements in a 19th-century California gold rush setting, playable solo or cooperatively.
Former Overwatch Director Breaks Silence About Sudden Departure From Blizzard
Former Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan has broken his silence regarding his departure from Blizzard Entertainment in 2021. Kaplan revealed on Lex Fridman's podcast that intense pressure from Activision Blizzard's CFO to meet revenue targets, including threats of layoffs, led to his decision to leave after nearly 20 years. He is now working on a new game called The Legend of California.
The Legend of California – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
The Legend of California is an upcoming open-world action-survival FPS set during the gold rush era. Players can explore, gather, craft, build, and engage in combat across a large frontier with distinct biomes and optional PvP. Beta sign-ups are now open for the game.
Multiplayer action survival first-person shooter The Legend of California announced for PC
Publisher Dreamhaven and developer Kintsugiyama have announced The Legend of California, a multiplayer action survival first-person shooter for PC. Further details about the game's release and features are expected soon.