Blizzard Entertainment and CD Projekt have announced that Cyberpunk 2077, along with its Phantom Liberty expansion, will launch on the company’s Battle.net platform later this year. The revelation came during BlizzCon, following an initial announcement at Gamescom regarding a remastered version of the title also arriving on the service. The move brings CD Projekt’s acclaimed open-world RPG into a growing library of third-party titles already available through Blizzard’s storefront.
The partnership extends beyond software distribution, with plans to bring Geralt of Rivia into Diablo 4 as a cosmetic skin for the barbarian class. This collaboration marks another intersection between two major gaming franchises and signals an ongoing relationship between the developers that will reportedly continue well into the future.
A Growing Third-Party Library
Cyberpunk 2077 will join several other non-Blizzard titles already available on Battle.net, including Sea of Thieves, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4, and The Outer Worlds 2. While these games have not drawn widespread attention to the platform, their presence demonstrates Blizzard’s willingness to expand its offerings beyond first-party intellectual property.
The announcement has prompted commentary regarding accessibility on alternative platforms. Critics have noted that more of Blizzard’s classic catalog remains locked away from Steam, limiting options for players who prefer to enjoy titles on devices like the Steam Deck. The situation stands in contrast to CD Projekt’s own approach, with Cyberpunk 2077 and other studio releases already accessible through Valve’s storefront.
The collaboration between Blizzard and CD Projekt will also be bringing Geralt to Diablo 4 in the form of a skin for the barbarian class.
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A Cross-Franchise Collaboration
Beyond software distribution, the partnership between Blizzard and CD Projekt will also be bringing Geralt to Diablo 4 in the form of a skin for the barbarian class. This content will be available to players who prepurchase The Witcher 3’s Songs of the Past DLC on Battle.net, offering an incentive for fans of both franchises to engage with the collaboration.
The deal reportedly includes plans for additional “Witcher-themed content” in 2027, suggesting that this partnership extends well beyond a single promotional event. Next year will also see Edgerunners-themed cosmetics coming to Overwatch, tying into the animated series’ continued popularity following its Netflix release.
The timing aligns with broader franchise momentum, as The Witcher’s second season premieres on Netflix on October 20. This cross-media strategy leverages multiple entertainment formats to drive engagement across gaming and streaming platforms simultaneously.
Looking Ahead
Cyberpunk 2077’s arrival on Battle.net represents a notable shift in Blizzard’s distribution strategy, as the company continues to broaden its platform offerings beyond traditional first-party titles. The full release timeline for the game remains tied to later this year, though specific dates have not yet been confirmed.
The extended partnership between the two developers points toward continued collaboration through 2027 and beyond, with fans of both franchises anticipating what content may arrive next. As Blizzard navigates an evolving gaming landscape, partnerships like these demonstrate a willingness to explore new avenues for reaching players across different platforms and ecosystems.
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