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Cyberpunk: Edgerunners confirms an Overwatch crossover for 2027

The announcement includes both Edgerunners crews, but does not reveal a full hero-to-skin lineup or an exact launch date.

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A confirmed collaboration with limited details

The official Cyberpunk: Edgerunners account announced an Overwatch collaboration on September 13. It says the crews from Edgerunners and Edgerunners 2 are joining the game in 2027. That confirms the partnership and its year; it does not yet provide a specific month or a complete list of purchasable items.

The reveal's character imagery has naturally prompted players to match anime characters to Overwatch heroes. Those matches remain speculation unless the collaboration's creators identify them. A convincing fan concept can be entertaining without being evidence that the same costume is in production.

What not to assume from the teaser

There is no confirmed bundle price or individual-skin price in this announcement. Previous collaborations are useful context for how the shop has worked, not a price list for this one. Nor does the year alone establish that the crossover launches alongside a particular season.

The announcement is the start of the crossover rollout, not its shopping guide. A gameplay trailer and a named hero lineup will show how the Edgerunners designs translate into Overwatch, while the eventual shop listing will establish what each bundle contains. For now, the 2027 partnership and the inclusion of both Edgerunners crews are confirmed. Specific character-to-hero assignments, bundle prices and an exact release date remain open questions.

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Event date: September 13, 2026. Added to this archive October 4, 2026.