Netflix, Studio Trigger, and CD Projekt Red have confirmed Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 for a fall 2026 release with an entirely new cast of characters. The sequel builds on the original 2022 anime's critical success and continued pop-culture presence through multiple game crossovers.
The original 2022 series remains in the zeitgeist through crossovers including references in Cyberpunk 2077, a Lucy guest appearance in Guilty Gear Strive, and an ongoing Wuthering Waves collaboration.
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The new cast will have a difficult task matching the iconic status of characters like Lucy and David from the original series.
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