🎬 What’s New: Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 Confirmed
CD Projekt RED and Studio Trigger officially announced Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 at Anime Expo 2025 – complete with a fresh logo and poster art.
- Standalone sequel: 10 new episodes set in Night City, separate from David Martinez’s storyline, though his fate is reaffirmed (“David’s dead”).
- New director: Kai Ikarashi steps in for his directorial debut, after storyboarding on the first season.
- Creative team returns: Showrunner and writer Bartosz Sztybor, character designer Ichigo Kanno, screenwriter Masahiko Otsuka, and Studio Trigger are all back.
- Tone shift: Expect darker, more intense themes centered on redemption and revenge, with heightened emotional and violent undertones.
🎭 Why It Matters
- Night City expands: With a new storyline, the sequel dives deeper into the dystopian world and its subcultures.
- A fresh emotional ride: Sztybor wants to top the first season’s impact—with even more sorrow, grit, and punishment.
- Fan confidence: Keeping Studio Trigger and top creative talent means visual flair and narrative depth loyal fans loved.
📅 What We Still Don’t Know
- No release date yet, but production is underway.
- Teaser footage and art were shown behind closed doors at Anime Expo.
- Official details will likely come through Netflix, CD Projekt’s website, and X/Facebook/Instagram channels.
🌟 Bottom Line
If you loved the first Edgerunners—for its emotional gut-punches, style, and dystopian flair—you’re in for another wild ride. A new director may shift the tone, but the familiar creative team suggests this will still feel like the original—only darker.
Summary
CD Projekt RED and Studio Trigger have officially announced Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2, a standalone sequel to the hit anime. Premiering on Netflix (release date TBD), the new season will feature a fresh storyline separate from David Martinez, with a darker, revenge-driven narrative. Director Kai Ikarashi leads the project, while key talent from the first season—including showrunner Bartosz Sztybor and character designer Ichigo Kanno—are returning. Teaser art and footage were revealed at Anime Expo 2025.
FAQs
Is David Martinez returning in Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2?
No. The new season is a standalone story. David’s fate remains unchanged—he’s confirmed dead.
Who is directing the second season?
Kai Ikarashi, who worked as a storyboard artist on season one, is making his directorial debut.
When will Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 be released?
No release date has been announced yet, but production is underway.
