Project Titan's end 'immediately instilled a culture of humility' in the Overwatch team which has helped them see the last decade through

The early days of Overwatch were shaped by the remnants of Project Titan, an MMO that Blizzard abruptly cancelled after seven years of development. Faced with the daunting task of creating a new game that could rival Warcraft's revenue, the team was given only six weeks to devise a plan. This intense crunch period, however, had a positive outcome, according to Blizzard's Team 4 lead, Eric Keller.

He revealed that it fostered a culture of resilience and humility among the team right from the start of Overwatch's existence. This mindset proved invaluable during the game's decade-long journey, particularly during the challenging times surrounding the development of Overwatch 2. Keller emphasized that the team's unwavering commitment to the core values that made Overwatch great was crucial in getting the live-service game back on track.

Looking back at ten years of Overwatch, Keller expressed pride in the game's current state, stating that it is in its best shape ever. This success has instilled a sense of optimism in the team, but also a humble approach to predicting the future. While Keller acknowledges the difficulty in foreseeing what Overwatch might look like 10 years from now, he remains excited to discover the game's evolution in the years ahead.