Cyberpunk 2077 and its expansion Phantom Liberty will arrive on Battle net later this year, with CD PROJEKT RED also revealing Witcher and Edgerunners collaborations for Blizzard titles through 2027
CD PROJEKT RED has confirmed that Cyberpunk 2077 and its major expansion Phantom Liberty will launch on Battle.net before the end of 2026, marking the first time the studio's open-world RPG will be available on Blizzard's PC platform. The announcement, made during the "30 Years of Battle.net With Special Guest CD PROJEKT RED" panel at BlizzCon 2026, signals a significant expansion of Battle.net's third-party catalogue and a new phase in the relationship between two of the industry's most recognisable brands. According to PC Gamer, CD PROJEKT RED publicly confirmed at BlizzCon 2026 that Cyberpunk 2077 will come to Battle.net later in 2026, though no exact day has been announced yet. Multiple outlets, including Gamerant, report that Blizzard and CDPR clarified there would be no "shadow drop" for Cyberpunk 2077 on Battle.net, confirming the game is set for later in 2026 but not as an immediate release at the panel.
Battle net gains Cyberpunk and Witcher titles
Cyberpunk 2077's arrival on Battle.net will include the base game, the Phantom Liberty expansion, and a bundled Ultimate Edition. Players will be able to purchase each component separately or as a complete package, as reported by RPG Site. This move follows the recent announcement that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered will also arrive on Battle.net, indicating a broader publishing partnership between CD PROJEKT RED and Blizzard rather than a one-off launch, as highlighted by Gamerant. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered is scheduled for release on 29 September 2026, and the expansion will introduce a new region, Letten, alongside new abilities and weapons for Geralt.
Blizzard's own franchises are also set to receive crossover content. Overwatch will feature Cyberpunk: Edgerunners and Edgerunners 2-themed content in 2027, timed to coincide with the Netflix premiere of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 on 20 October 2026. Meanwhile, Diablo IV players will gain access to a Geralt-themed Barbarian skin, available to those who pre-purchase Songs of the Past or buy the expansion at launch. Further Witcher-themed content for Diablo IV is planned for 2027, though details remain under wraps. Windows Central notes that the announcement package included these crossover plans, showing the partnership extends beyond storefront distribution.
Release timing and edition details
CD PROJEKT RED has not specified an exact release date for Cyberpunk 2077 or Phantom Liberty on Battle.net, but the launch is confirmed for later in 2026. The Ultimate Edition will bundle both the base game and expansion, mirroring the structure seen on other PC storefronts, and the expansion will remain available separately, as confirmed by RPG Site. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered will be available from 29 September 2026, with Songs of the Past following in 2027. Players can pre-purchase Remastered now and add the expansion to their wishlist.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2, developed in partnership with TRIGGER, will introduce a new cast and storyline set in Night City, with its Netflix debut scheduled for 20 October 2026. Overwatch's Edgerunners collaborations are planned for 2027, but no gameplay footage or detailed breakdowns have been released. The Geralt Barbarian skin for Diablo IV will be the first Witcher crossover for Blizzard's action-RPG, with more content promised but not yet detailed.
What is confirmed and what remains unclear
All announcements were made publicly at BlizzCon 2026, with CD PROJEKT RED's Amelia Korzycka and Miles Tost presenting alongside Blizzard representatives. The Battle.net versions of Cyberpunk 2077 and Phantom Liberty are expected to match the content and features of existing PC releases, but no information has been provided on platform-specific enhancements, mod support, or integration with Battle.net's social features. Pricing for the Ultimate Edition and individual components has not been disclosed. PC Gamer and RPG Site both confirm that the Battle.net release will expand Cyberpunk 2077's PC distribution beyond Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store, while Battle.net already hosts several non-Blizzard PC titles.
While the Witcher and Cyberpunk crossovers for Blizzard titles are confirmed, the scope and nature of the content-particularly for Overwatch and future Diablo IV updates-remain to be detailed. No gameplay footage or screenshots of the new content were shown during the panel. For context on how major updates and crossovers have been handled in other live-service games, see reported earlier.
Franchise context and platform strategy
Cyberpunk 2077, first released in December 2020, has undergone significant updates and technical improvements since launch, with Phantom Liberty serving as its only major expansion. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered brings visual and performance upgrades to a game that has sold over 65 million copies and won more than 250 Game of the Year awards. CD PROJEKT RED's decision to bring its flagship RPGs to Battle.net reflects a broader trend of major franchises seeking new audiences through additional PC storefronts, rather than relying solely on Steam, GOG, or Epic Games Store. PC Gamer notes that this move expands Cyberpunk 2077's PC distribution and aligns with Battle.net's recent openness to hosting non-Blizzard titles.
Blizzard's willingness to host third-party blockbusters on Battle.net is a notable shift for a platform historically reserved for its own titles. The addition of crossover content for Overwatch and Diablo IV further blurs the line between publisher ecosystems, with players now able to access Witcher and Cyberpunk content within Blizzard's live-service games. This approach may signal a more open platform strategy for Battle.net, but the long-term impact on player experience and content delivery will depend on how these collaborations are implemented and supported post-launch.
Downloadable content (DLC) refers to additional digital content released for a game after its initial launch, often including expansions, new missions, cosmetic items, or crossover features. DLC can be free or paid, and its integration varies by platform and publisher. In the context of Battle.net, DLC and expansions like Phantom Liberty or Songs of the Past are typically purchased and managed through the platform's own storefront, with access tied to the player's account. The effectiveness of DLC depends on technical compatibility, platform policies, and ongoing support, all of which can influence the value and longevity of post-launch content for players.
