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Blizzard and CD Projekt collaboration and platform debate

Overview

Blizzard and CD Projekt have announced a collaboration involving a Geralt-themed skin for the Barbarian class in Diablo 4. Access to this cosmetic item requires players to preorder or purchase the The Witcher 3 expansion, ‘Songs of the Past’, specifically through the Battle.net platform.

This exclusivity has caused backlash among the gaming community, particularly Steam users, who face the prospect of purchasing a second copy of a game to access the Diablo 4 content.

In response to platform-related discussions, Blizzard’s VP of Product Management, Andrew Guerrero, stated that the company is not attempting to replicate Steam or the Epic Games Store, but rather intends to remain selective with high-quality titles for its existing community. Meanwhile, CD Projekt Red’s narrative director for The Witcher 3, Marcin Blacha, noted that the upcoming ‘Songs of the Past’ DLC will maintain a design philosophy centered on complex moral decisions and meaningful player choices.

Entities

Blizzard Entertainment · Battle.net · Diablo 4 · The Witcher 3 · CD Projekt RED

Timeline

1 day ago

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Blizzard and CD Projekt Red discuss Witcher 3 expansions
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3 days ago

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Blizzard and CD Projekt reveal Geralt skin for Diablo 4 with Battle.net requirement
Blizzard and CD Projekt revealed a Geralt skin for Diablo 4 Barbarians, but it is exclusive to players who purchase The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past expansion on Battle.net.

Sources

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