Overwatch welcomes new creative director Justin Richmond

Blizzard Entertainment has announced that Justin Richmond, the creator of "The Dragon Prince" and co-director of the Uncharted series, is the new Franchise Creative Director for Overwatch. The appointment has sparked hope among fans for a possible animated series based on the popular shooter, given Richmond’s impressive background in the animation and game industries.

A new vision for Overwatch

Richmond’s experience looks promising for the future of Overwatch. He began his career in the game industry in 2002 at Backbone Entertainment, where he worked as an artist on titles such as MechAssault: Phantom War. His most notable work, however, came at Naughty Dog, where he served as co-director on Uncharted 2: Among Thieves and Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception. Later, he spent more than ten years at Wonderstorm, where he helped work on the successful Netflix series "The Dragon Prince."

Richmond’s appointment comes alongside Overwatch’s tenth anniversary, which was celebrated in May 2026. The franchise is known for its diverse cast of more than 50 Heroes, each with their own unique stories and backgrounds. Overwatch’s rich lore has long encouraged fans to ask Blizzard for a full animated series. With his experience and passion for Overwatch, Richmond could be the one to help make that wish a reality.

Future possibilities

Richmond’s role as the new creative director could offer a chance to expand Overwatch’s story even further. Fans have long asked for deeper storytelling around the Heroes, and with ties to animation through Richmond’s previous projects, players may learn more about the worlds and characters of Overwatch in the future.

Earlier this year, Overwatch also crossed over with Fortnite, adding skins of beloved Heroes such as Tracer and Mercy to the popular battle royale. This crossover highlights the overlap between worlds, and fans are curious to see how Richmond will build on that.

Conclusion

With Justin Richmond now serving as Overwatch’s creative director, fans are optimistic about a new direction for the franchise. His background in animation and game development opens up plenty of possibilities for the future. The community’s questions and hopes are clear: an animated series based on Overwatch would not only extend the game, but also bring deeper stories and characters from the Overwatch universe to life. Now it’s up to Richmond and the Blizzard team to make those dreams possible.