Ex-Overwatch Director Addresses Tracer Controversy
April 11, 2026 at 00:45
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- Tracer's pose sparked controversy at Overwatch's launch
- Jeff Kaplan asserts her design was never altered
- Blizzard recently redesigned another character in response to feedback
During a recent stream of his new game, The Legend of California, former Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan tackled the long-debated issue regarding Tracer's victory pose. Despite criticisms that the pose over-sexualized her character, Kaplan clarified that, "we actually didn't nerf Tracer's butt. It stayed exactly the same." This statement has reignited discussions about character design and representation in gaming.
Similarly, Blizzard faced backlash over the appearance of Anran, a new female character, leading to its commitment to redesign her after players expressed concerns about her resemblance to other characters. The new design aims to highlight Anran's maturity and distinctiveness.
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