After repeated teases over the previous yr, Studio Set off revealed it’s making a sequel to Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, its hit 2022 anime primarily based on Cyberpunk 2077.
On the present’s AnimeExpo panel on Friday, returning showrunner Bartoz Sztybor and season one voice actors Zac Aguilar (David Martinez) and Emi Lo (Lucy Kushinada) revealed the brand new season with a tantalizing poster made by Set off character designer Ichigo Kanno. The brand new sequence is claimed to be standalone—sorry, season one followers, Sztybor and the trailer itself very a lot affirm authentic Edgerunners protagonist David remains to be lifeless—and can present “a uncooked chronicle of redemption and revenge” throughout its 10-episode run.
The logline for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners II asks, “When the world is blinded by spectacle, what extremes do it’s important to go to make your story matter?” The unique centered on David’s transformation into an Edgerunner after surviving a drive-by capturing and will get a strong spinal implant. Together with important popularity of its writing and animation, it’s been remembered for its fairly brutal ending, which left David and practically each different fundamental character lifeless by the tip of their journey. However when you thought that was unhealthy, Sztybor teased issues would get even worse for this new set of characters.
“I simply needed to make the entire world unhappy,” he mentioned throughout Friday’s panel. “When persons are unhappy, I’m a bit comfortable. This new season shall be, in fact, sadder, however it will likely be additionally darker, extra bloody, and extra uncooked.” Edgerunners II shall be directed by Kai Ikarashi, who helmed the unique’s sixth episode “Lady on Fireplace” and beforehand labored on Scrumptious in Dungeon and Mob Psycho 100.
No phrase on when Cyberpunk: Edgerunners II will arrive, however fortunately, there’s some stuff to tide you over. There’s a manga prequel all about supporting character Rebecca, and the present’s co-protagonist Lucy joins Responsible Gear Attempt later this summer time. And when you’ve been holding out for a Blu-Ray for season one, it’s coming October 28, with pre-orders opening August 26.
💥Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 is in manufacturing! 💥
It presents a brand new standalone 10-episode story from the world of Cyberpunk 2077— a uncooked chronicle of redemption and revenge.
❓When the world is blinded by spectacle, what extremes do it’s important to go to make your story matter? 👀… pic.twitter.com/jTMA89N1zK
— Cyberpunk: Edgerunners (@edgerunners) July 4, 2025
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