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Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 teaser trailer released; here's what to expect
Source: Crunchyroll Night City isn't done haunting us yet. The first Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Season 2 teaser trailer dropped, confirming a standalone 10‑episode arc, new characters, darker plotlines, and a 'redemption and revenge' vibe. In true Edgerunners form, the teaser mixes Season 1 flashbacks like David and Lucy's tragic ends with a mysterious new cast (including a green‑eyed kid with a camcorder). With Studio Trigger back at the controls and Kai Ikarashi directing, it promises gut‑wrenching moments, bloody action, and emotional stakes that might just break you again. Here's what's coming—and why you should care. What the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 teaser trailer reveals Source: Crunchyroll The teaser opens with flashbacks to David's downfall, his solar-powered ride, Rebecca's tragic finale, and the iconic line: 'David's dead. But Night City lives on.' Then, a lineup of at least 11 new silhouettes, including a camcorder-wielding kid, signals a fresh main cast. It peaks with a glance at the chaotic world ahead, without spoiling much, perfectly teasing the darker, more violent, and emotional tone we're promised. Edgerunners Season 2 is being billed as a standalone story, so even if you loved David & Lucy, this one stands on its own. New faces won't have cameo guarantees, but familiar creatives are back: director Kai Ikarashi, character designer Kanno Ichigo, and showrunner Bartosz Sztybor. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Live Update: The Strategy Uses By Successful Intraday Trader TradeWise Learn More Undo It's a reset that'll let us dive into fresh stories in the same neon-soaked universe without tying us down to the previous tragedy. Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 trailer: Darker, bloodier, and philosophically raw According to showrunner Sztybor (via The Verge), Season 2 will be 'sadder, darker, more bloody, more raw.' If you were scared Season 1 hit too heavy, brace yourself, this one's diving deeper. Expectations? High emotional stakes, brutal consequences, and moral questions in a city obsessed with spectacle. Think less shiny cyberware, more visceral grit. When Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 might release and why 2027 is the estimate release date No official release date yet, but patterns suggest a 2027 launch—two years after the trailer, following the season one timeline. Production isn't rushed; the teaser is raw, rough, and far from final polish, which means quality animation and depth. So, mark your calendars: 2026 might be teaser hype, but 2027 should be full-on Edgerunning. Should you rewatch Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 1 or Play Cyberpunk 2077 You don't have to rewatch or dive into the game, but both add value. Season 1 sets the emotional baseline. The game (especially Phantom Liberty and 2.0) offers a broader Night City context. The showrunners hint at overlapping lore, so while it's standalone, background in either helps catch richer layers and spikes the connection. Final word: Why this trailer matters This teaser isn't just hype, it's confirmation: Katana-armed emotion, cyberpunk existentialism, and the raw artistry of Studio Trigger are returning. If you loved the first for its tear-jerking arcs and moral punch, buckle up, news says Season 2 will go deeper and hit harder. This trailer isn't just a comeback—it's a promise. A promise that Night City still has untold stories, emotional chaos, and futuristic trauma waiting around the neon-lit corner. With Studio Trigger at the helm and CD Projekt Red backing it up, we're getting more than just a Season 2—we're getting a full-blown Cyberpunk revival that builds on everything we loved and feared in Season 1. Whether you're here for the explosive action, layered world-building, or just want to emotionally spiral again over strangers in a city that eats its own, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Season 2 is shaping up to be unmissable. So yes—this trailer matters because it reminds us of the cruel beauty of Night City, where no one gets out clean, but everyone has a story worth watching. We don't know the names of the new characters yet, but we already know they're doomed—and we'll be there, snacks and trauma blankets in hand, when it all goes down. Bookmark this show, chooms. It's going to hurt—in the best way, those tissues, chooms Night City isn't done making you feel. Also read| Top 10 anime series that predicted the future right
Geek Culture
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Culture
'Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2' Will Return To Night City As A Standalone Sequel
David's story may have come to an end, but the world of Night City lives on. After teasing a potential animated series last year, Netflix and CD Projekt Red have announced Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 , a standalone sequel to the 2022 darling. Announced at Anime Expo 2025, the forthcoming spin-off will feature 'an entirely new story, fresh characters, and a raw, realistic take on the most dangerous city of the dark future.' The video game developer is reuniting with Studio Trigger for the project, with Kai Ikarashi ( ) and Kanno Ichigo ( Promare ) serving as director and lead character designer, respectively. Hugo Award winner Bartosz Sztybor and Masahiko Otsuka, who worked on the original, are back onboard. 'Night City has a lot of stories to tell. I have a dream that it won't end with Cyberpunk: Edgerunners . There's more stories, more characters. I wasn't satisfied with the sadness I received from the audience, so I want you to be even more sad now,' Sztybor said, adding that the 10-episode season is set to be 'of course, sadder, but it will be also darker, more bloody, and more raw.' 'Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 presents a new standalone 10-episode story from the world of Cyberpunk 2077— a raw chronicle of redemption and revenge,' reads a summary of the follow-up instalment. 'In a city that thrives in the spotlight of violence, one question remains: when the world is blinded by spectacle, what extremes do you have to go to make your story matter?' No release date has been announced for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 , but here's a first look at its official logo and poster art: Night City is due to return on the gaming front as well, though not anytime soon. Cyberpunk 2 , the sequel to 2020's Cyberpunk 2077 , has entered the pre-production phase of development, placing the game's release date somewhere between late 2030 and early 2031. Si Jia is a casual geek at heart – or as casual as someone with Sephiroth's theme on her Spotify playlist can get. A fan of movies, games, and Japanese culture, Si Jia's greatest weakness is the Steam Summer Sale. Or any Steam sale, really.
Forbes
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Good News About The ‘Cyberpunk: Edgerunners' Season 2 Release Date
Cyberpunk Edgerunners CDPR has just announced that Cyberpunk: Edgerunners will return with season 2. This was more or less confirmed before this, but now actual promotion is rolling out for the show, with descriptions, posters and by the time you read this, probably a trailer. If you're thinking you're going to need to wait an extremely long time for this second season, the release date may be a lot closer than you think. CDPR has not given a date, nor a window. However, given the saga that was the release of season 1, we can dig into this. And from what I can tell, it's mostly good news. Here's the timeline: Cyberpunk: Edgerunners was announced on June 25, 2020 during a livestream. It was largely forgotten about until closer to release (December 2020 was launch, and its disastrous release was all anyone could talk about). Cyberpunk: Edgerunners premiered on Netflix on September 13, 2022, about two and a quarter years later. So, are we destined for a fall 2027 launch? Not necessarily. If it's true that Edgerunners season 2 is actually getting a trailer today (it already has promotional art), then we may be much closer to launch than envisioned. The first Edgerunners season 1 trailer wasn't released until June 8, 2022 at a Netflix 'Geeked Week' showcase. That was just four months until launch. FEATURED | Frase ByForbes™ Unscramble The Anagram To Reveal The Phrase Pinpoint By Linkedin Guess The Category Queens By Linkedin Crown Each Region Crossclimb By Linkedin Unlock A Trivia Ladder Almost immediately, Edgerunners was a huge hit. It remains one of the best-scoring shows in Netflix history with a 100% critic score and a 95% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. Riot's Arcane used to be up there as well, but season 3 dropped its audience score to an 87%, so Edgerunners practically stands alone on the service. And so, what was once going to be a one-off led to more content. In September 2024, Netflix teased a new Cyberpunk animation project. Now, we know that's Edgerunners season 2. One concern was that animation studio TRIGGER was so busy they wouldn't be available for a while, but it seems they have made time, given that this was an obvious priority. Given all this information I do not believe at all we are in for another 2+ year wait for Edgerunners season 2. If we really do get a trailer, I would guess that maybe this isn't four months away like we saw with season 1, but under a year? I believe it. This is a new group, new story. It's been confirmed the star of season 1, David, is really dead. An open question is whether this will start teasing the events of Cyberpunk 2077's sequel, currently in the works at CDPR. We might know sooner than we think. Follow me on Twitter, YouTube, Bluesky and Instagram. Pick up my sci-fi novels the Herokiller series and The Earthborn Trilogy.
Time of India
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 announced: The anime will explore redemption and revenge in Netflix sequel
Game developer CD PROJEKT RED has confirmed that Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is returning for a second installment. The new anime series was announced at Anime Expo 2025 in Los Angeles during a special panel hosted by Joey 'The Anime Man' Bizinger. The event featured key voices from the first season, including writer Bartosz Sztybor, director Hiroyuki Imaishi, and voice actors Emi Lo and Zach Aguilar. Fans who loved David Martinez's tragic journey will get a fresh story set in the same brutal, neon-lit world of Night City but this time, with new faces and a new director at the helm. A new story in Night City Sztybor, who returns as the showrunner and writer, confirmed that Edgerunners 2 will not continue David's storyline. Instead, the sequel will tell a new, stand-alone story centred around themes of redemption and revenge. 'We're going deeper into the dark side of Night City,' said Sztybor. 'It's going to feel raw and real, something totally different from the first season.' 💥Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 is in production! 💥It presents a new standalone 10-episode story from the world of Cyberpunk 2077— a raw chronicle of redemption and revenge.❓When the world is blinded by spectacle, what extremes do you have to go to make your story matter? 👀… Studio TRIGGER remains onboard as the animation partner, ensuring the same high-energy style that fans loved the first time around. New director, same style Hiroyuki Imaishi, who directed the original Edgerunners, officially passed the torch to Kai Ikarashi. Known for his work on and the first Edgerunners, Ikarashi will make his directorial debut with the sequel. Ikarashi joined the panel via video message, sharing his passion for the series and offering a sneak peek into his vision. A short Director's Voice clip was shown, hinting at a grittier, more personal story. Returning talent behind the scenes Alongside Sztybor, the sequel will also include lead character designer Kanno Ichigo (Promare) and screenwriter Masahiko Otsuka (Gurren Lagann). The team teased bold designs and intense fight scenes, promising fans a story that will stand apart from Season 1 while keeping the same spirit. Cyberpunk Edgerunners 2 Netflix release date and teaser footage While no release date was confirmed, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 is now in production and will stream exclusively on Netflix. A new logo and poster were revealed during the panel, and select attendees were invited to a closed-door screening of teaser footage at the Peacock Theater. Official logo for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 Fans can stay updated through the official Cyberpunk website and the show's social channels.
The Verge
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Verge
Cyberpunk Edgerunners 2 will be even sadder and bloodier
In May, we learned that the development of a sequel to the Cyberpunk 2077 game is moving forward at CD Projekt Red, and today, at the Anime Expo 2025 event, it officially announced a new season of the anime spinoff for Netflix. Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 will have '…an entirely new story, fresh characters, and a raw, realistic take on the most dangerous city of the dark future. The new season will be directed by Kai Ikarashi, who also directed episode six in the first season, 'Girl on Fire.' There's no word yet on when Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 will premiere, but they did show off this new poster artwork. A trailer will be shown later tonight during a panel at 8:30PM PT for the animation studio, Trigger. Showrunner and writer Bartosz Sztybor said during Friday's panel that for season one, 'I just wanted to make the whole world sad… when people are sad, I'm a bit happy,' and that this new 10-episode season will be '…of course, sadder, but it will be also darker, more bloody, and more raw.' A brief summary of the follow-up series tells fans what to expect following the end of David's story in season one: Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 presents a new standalone 10-episode story from the world of Cyberpunk 2077— a raw chronicle of redemption and revenge. In a city that thrives in the spotlight of violence, one question remains: when the world is blinded by spectacle, what extremes do you have to go to make your story matter?
