Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Season 2 – Release date speculation, cast and plot details – Everything we know so far
The neon-drenched chaos of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners hooked fans in 2022, blending the raw energy of Cyberpunk 2077 with Studio Trigger's bold, kinetic animation. Since its explosive debut, viewers have been clamoring for more. With Season 2 now officially in the works, here's a rundown of everything we know about its release, cast, and plot, based on the latest buzz and official teases. When Might Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Season 2 Hit Screens?
No precise release date has been pinned down for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Season 2 , but the announcement at Anime Expo 2025 confirmed it's in production. Posts floating around X and some anime news outlets point to a possible premiere in late summer or early fall 2026, likely August or September. This estimate comes from typical anime production timelines, which often span 12 to 18 months for a studio like Trigger, juggling other projects such as Delicious in Dungeon . Fans are hopeful for a teaser trailer soon, possibly during Netflix's Geeked Week or a similar event. For now, keep an eye on CD Projekt Red's site or Netflix's X posts for solid updates. Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Season 2 Expected Cast
The first season's story wrapped tightly, leaving little room for returning leads. David Martinez (voiced by KENN in Japanese, Zach Aguilar in English) and Lucy Kushinada (Aoi Yūki/Emi Lo) likely won't headline, as writer Bartosz Sztybor quipped at Anime Expo, 'David's story is done, choom.' Season 2 is set to introduce a fresh crew of edgerunners, with entirely new characters driving the narrative. That said, there's chatter on X about minor cameos from survivors like Falco or even Lucy, given their ties to Night City's underworld.
No voice cast has been confirmed yet, but expect Studio Trigger and Netflix to bring back heavy-hitters for both Japanese and English dubs, matching Season 1's high bar. There's also a chance for Cyberpunk 2077 characters like Adam Smasher (Yukihiro Misono/Alec Newman) to pop up, tying the show to the game's lore. New faces will likely dominate, exploring uncharted corners of the city. Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Season 2 Potential Plot
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Season 2 will tell a standalone tale in Night City, set in 2076, just before the events of Cyberpunk 2077 . Unlike the first season's focus on David's tragic arc in Santo Domingo, this story dives into a new group of mercenaries navigating the city's corporate wars, cybernetic obsession, and gang-fueled streets. Sztybor described it as a 'gritty saga of revenge and redemption,' hinting at themes of legacy and survival in a world obsessed with spectacle.
While plot specifics are under wraps, the season may explore new districts or factions, possibly teasing elements of Project Orion , the upcoming Cyberpunk game sequel. Fans on Reddit and X speculate about ties to characters like Johnny Silverhand, but the focus will likely stay on original characters to keep Season 1's emotional weight intact. Expect Studio Trigger's signature flair—blinding action, vivid neon visuals, and a story that doesn't pull punches.
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