CD Projekt Red has exciting plans to expand the Cyberpunk universe with the announcement of a new stand-alone series, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2. The game developer revealed this news during a panel at Anime Expo, collaborating again with the renowned animation studio Trigger to bring the new series to life. This sequel follows the successful 2022 anime series and will be available for streaming on Netflix.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 will consist of ten episodes and is set in the same vibrant yet gritty world of Cyberpunk 2077. The new series promises to explore deeper narratives of redemption and revenge, challenging audiences with its darker and more visceral themes. Story writer and producer Bartosz Sztybor indicated that while the story of the original character David Martinez may have concluded, Night City is brimming with untold stories and fresh characters that continue to evolve.
Alongside Sztybor, the series will be directed by Kai Ikarashi, who takes over the reins from Hiroyuki Imaishi, the original series director. Ikarashi’s involvement marks a significant moment as he aims to carve his own path in the franchise. The creative team will include notable talents such as lead character designer Kanno Ichigo and screenplay adapter Masahiko Otsuka, ensuring a high-quality production.
Fans got a glimpse of what to expect at the Anime Expo panel, where the cast and creators shared behind-the-scenes insights into the making of the original series. The optimistic sentiment surrounding this new venture hints at a continuation of the passionate storytelling evident in the first Edgerunners series. CD Projekt Red expresses enthusiasm at the potential to tell even more captivating stories in Night City, apologizing to fans for the sadness of the original series while promising a more intense emotional journey with the sequel.
The hope is that Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 will resonate even more profoundly with audiences, showcasing the raw expressions of its characters and the complexities of their lives within the expansive Cyberpunk universe.