Article: Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 Officially Announced — A Bloodier, Sadder Return to Night City
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 Officially Announced — A Bloodier, Sadder Return to Night City
The world of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is making a dramatic comeback. At Anime Expo 2025, CD Projekt Red and Netflix confirmed that the breakout hit from 2022 will return with a brand-new 10-episode second season. Animated once again by Studio Trigger, the follow-up promises to be even darker, more violent, and emotionally devastating.
A Standalone Sequel — Not a Continuation of David’s Story
While Season 1 followed the rise and fall of David Martinez, Season 2 won't revisit his tragic journey. Instead, the new season introduces an entirely original cast and storyline set in the same gritty universe of Night City - where violence and greed resides.
CD Projekt Red explained that this approach “expands the world rather than repeats it,” allowing the series to explore unexplored corners of Night City while preserving the original’s heartbreaking legacy.
Studio Trigger Returns, With Familiar Faces Behind the Scenes
| Studio | Trigger (Kill la Kill, Promare) |
| Producers | CD Projekt Red x Netflix |
| Creative Director | Hiroyuki Imaishi (returning) |
| Writer | Kanno Ichigo |
| Music | To Be Confirmed |
Season 1 Recap
The original Cyberpunk: Edgerunners premiered on Netflix in September 2022 and became an instant sensation. Blending Trigger’s explosive animation with CD Projekt Red’s dystopian vision of Night City, it reenergized interest in Cyberpunk 2077 and received widespread acclaim for its storytelling, soundtrack, and visuals.
- Awards: Anime of the Year (2022 Crunchyroll Anime Awards)
- Critical Reception: “A brutal yet beautiful ride through neon hell.” (IGN)
- Netflix stats: Over 36 million views globally in its first month
What to Expect in Season 2
| Aspect | Details |
| Setting | Post-David era, new zone with gang warfare and tech cults |
| Themes | Loss, betrayal, transhumanism, the cost of freedom |
| Animation | “Heavier, bloodier, and more chaotic.” (Imaishi) |
| Protagonist | Unnamed mercenary with past trauma and deep cyberware addiction |
| Platform | Netflix exclusive (global) |
| Release Window | Expected 2026 |
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 is not about resurrecting old characters—it’s about showing how endless and brutal Night City really is. With Studio Trigger back at the helm and Netflix pushing for global reach, the series is poised to become one of the most anticipated anime releases of 2026.