Diablo IV

Season 15 · Patch 3.2.1

News August 25, 2026

Blizzard Entertainment and CD Projekt Red have announced an unexpected cross-franchise collaboration, bringing The Witcher 3: Remastered to the Battle.net launcher alongside a Diablo 4 cosmetic tie-in. The partnership was revealed during Gamescom Opening Night Live, with both studios posting official announcements on their respective websites detailing plans for what appears to be a broader collaboration beyond this initial exchange.

The collaboration marks a notable shift in publisher strategy for Blizzard, which has historically kept Battle.net exclusive to its own titles. CD Projekt Red's announcement included remarks from global PR director Radek Grabowski highlighting the shared ambitions of both studios.

What's New

The Witcher 3: Remastered launches on Battle.net September 29 alongside other platforms

The upcoming expansion Songs of the Past will also release on Battle.net when it launches in 2027

Players who pre-order Songs of the Past receive a Geralt of Rivia-inspired cosmetic skin for Diablo 4

Both titles join Blizzard's launcher as part of an expanded partnership between the studios

What This Means for Players

Diablo 4 players have a new incentive to engage with CD Projekt Red's ecosystem through this cross-promotion. The Geralt-themed skin represents one of several licensed cosmetics that have appeared in the game since launch, though details about whether it applies to a specific class or serves as a universal armor set remain limited pending BlizzCon announcements.

For players interested in The Witcher 3: Remastered, Battle.net provides an additional platform option beyond existing PC storefronts. The remaster promises improved combat mechanics addressing one of the original 2015 release's most-cited weaknesses. Players who already own The Witcher 3 on other platforms should note that save file compatibility and whether achievements transfer were not specified in the initial announcement.

What's Next

Blizzard confirmed additional partnership details will be revealed during BlizzCon, scheduled for September 12-13. This suggests the collaboration extends beyond cosmetic crossovers, though specifics about potential gameplay integrations or future content remain under wraps until the event. GamesRadar+ reports it will provide firsthand coverage from the convention floor.

The Witcher 3: Remastered's September 29 release date on Battle.net marks the first major non-Blizzard title to launch through the platform since the publisher began expanding its storefront strategy.