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Former Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan revealed in a new interview that he deliberately avoids following online discussion and subreddits about Blizzard's hero shooter to protect his mental well-being, saying 'I just sort of disconnect.' Kaplan left Blizzard in 2021 after leading Overwatch's development for years. The comments offer a rare look at how a high-profile former game director manages the emotional toll of fan criticism and online discourse long after departing a project, and come amid continued fan debate over the franchise's direction post-Kaplan.