Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 Announced for Netflix; Promises Darker, Emotionally Intense Standalone Episodes

July 5, 2025
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 Announced for Netflix; Promises Darker, Emotionally Intense Standalone Episodes
  • During the Anime Expo 2025 panel, Studio TRIGGER and CD Projekt Red announced that production has begun on 'Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2' for Netflix.

  • The sequel will consist of 10 standalone episodes set in the Cyberpunk 2077 universe, exploring new narratives while introducing an entirely new cast of characters.

  • Showrunner Bartosz Sztybor indicated that this season will delve into deeper emotional themes, with an emphasis on increased violence and a darker tone compared to the first season.

  • Although the story of the original protagonist, David, has concluded, Sztybor expressed excitement about the many untold stories that Night City still holds.

  • The new series aims to present a standalone narrative that is both sadder and more intense, contrasting the romanticized portrayal of edgerunners in the first season.

  • Kai Ikarashi, who directed episode 6 of the first season, will take on the role of director for this sequel, marking his directorial debut.

  • While specific details about the storyline remain undisclosed, it has been confirmed that returning characters may face new challenges due to the conclusion of the original series.

  • Although no official release date has been announced, the series will stream exclusively on Netflix, and teaser footage was shown to select attendees during the panel.

  • In addition to the sequel announcement, a physical Blu-Ray release of the original Edgerunners series is scheduled for October 28, 2025, with pre-orders starting in August.

  • The Blu-Ray package will include special features such as storyboards and a two-year anniversary poster, marking the series' first release outside of streaming platforms.

  • The original Edgerunners series received critical acclaim, rated five out of five, and significantly contributed to the resurgence of interest in the Cyberpunk 2077 game.

  • This announcement follows a teaser from September 2024, where Netflix hinted at a return to Night City, initially presented as a glitch during a Geeked Week event.

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