The Witcher 3's Geralt Skin For Diablo 4 Has A Really Annoying Requirement
Kotaku • • technology
Key Points:
- CD Projekt Red is partnering with Blizzard to bring The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077 to the Battle.net platform, with Cyberpunk 2077 and its Phantom Liberty expansion arriving later this year.
- A Geralt of Rivia skin for Diablo 4’s Barbarian class will be available exclusively through pre-ordering The Witcher 3’s Songs of the Past expansion on Battle.net, limiting access to those who use Blizzard’s launcher.
- The requirement to pre-order on Battle.net has drawn criticism from players who primarily use Steam or consoles, as well as those who already own The Witcher 3, forcing some to repurchase the game on Battle.net.
- Some fans have also voiced dissatisfaction with the design of the Geralt skin, though CD Projekt Red explained it was adapted to fit Diablo 4’s Barbarian hitbox and aesthetic while maintaining elements of Geralt’s iconic armor.
- There is speculation that the Geralt skin might eventually be sold separately to all Diablo 4 players, which could shift the focus of complaints from exclusivity to pricing.
