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CD Projekt Red says Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 didn't have best boy Roman originally, but the anime "needed a character" to bring the cast together
Showrunner Bartosz Sztybor revealed that the character Roman, a film enthusiast, was not part of the initial pitch for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2. Roman was created to unite the other characters and was inspired by the team's passion for cinema and physical media. The article also touches on the inclusion of characters and elements from the anime into the Cyberpunk 2077 game.
CD Projekt Red says it "tries really hard not to say no" to ideas, but drew the line at Cyberpunk: Edgerunners…
CD Projekt Red representatives Bartosz Sztybor and Saya Elder discussed the creative process behind the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners anime, highlighting how they worked with Studio Trigger to incorporate lore while drawing the line at ideas that would break established canon. They revealed that Studio Trigger frequently proposed destroying Night City and Arasaka, but the team aimed for a 'Yes, and' approach to ideas that fit within the game's universe.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Season 2 is more than a retread of Netflix's beloved first season - it's a story that truly understands what it means to exist in Night City
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Season 2 offers a hopeful and defiant narrative that contrasts with the bleakness of Night City, moving beyond the tragic tone of the first season. While maintaining high production quality, the new season explores themes of resilience and finding reasons to live despite overwhelming adversity, presenting violence as a futile act rather than a spectacle.
Roman's footage in Cyberpunk: Edgerunners has been spliced together, and it changes how you watch season 2
A fan-created "Roman Cut" video splices together all of Roman's camera footage from Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2, offering a new perspective on the narrative. This fan edit highlights how Roman's perspective shifts from a hopeful view of Night City to a nightmarish one and back again, mirroring D.'s journey. The article also notes the series' success on Netflix and confirms season 2 is set in 2078, acting as a sequel to Cyberpunk 2077.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Season 2 Is More Punk Rock Than Blockbuster
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Season 2, animated by Studio Trigger and directed by Kai Ikarashi, shifts its visual style from Michael Bay-esque action to a more experimental, "punk rock" aesthetic inspired by Martin Scorsese. Showrunner Bartosz Sztybor highlights this change, noting the increased realism and striking violence, and introduces Roman, a cinephile character who serves as a POV through his analogue camera.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 review: "Another nova Night City story"
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 offers a compelling new narrative with an ambitious ensemble story and stunning animation, serving as a worthy follow-up to the first season. While it doesn't quite reach the heights of the original's impact, the new season successfully expands the world of Cyberpunk 2077 with distinct character arcs and impressive visual flair.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners creator says season 1 was a "happy ending" because it could have ended "so much…
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners creator Bartosz Sztybor views the first season's tragic finale as a "happy ending" because it could have concluded even worse for the characters. He states that while the characters are tragic, their outcome was inevitable, and he doesn't expect his worldview on the Cyberpunk setting to change for the second season, which will feature an entirely new cast.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 director searched Cyberpunk 2077 with a "virtual camera" to find the best…
Studio Trigger, the animation team behind Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, utilized a "virtual camera" within Cyberpunk 2077 to scout locations for season 2. Showrunner Bartosz Sztybor explained that director Kai Ikarashi explored Night City in-game to find suitable spots, mirroring the character Roman's actions. The upcoming season promises to feature more recognizable locations from the game.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 is in "constant dialogue" with season 1, with one character inspired by a…
Creator Bartosz Sztybor has stated that Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 is in "constant dialogue" with the first season, despite featuring a new cast. The new season explores themes of fading glory with characters like Weak Kingsley, contrasting with the "zero to hero" narrative of season 1. While David Martinez is confirmed to be dead, his story's impact influences the direction of the new season.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners creator received "dozens" of DMs a day about bringing David back, but he's sure…
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners showrunner Bartosz Sztybor acknowledges fan pressure to bring back the character David for season 2, but insists the new season will feature a completely different group of protagonists to stay true to the IP. Despite the departure from beloved characters, early reactions to season 2 have been overwhelmingly positive.
CD Projekt Red sees profit climb 37% in H1 2026
CD Projekt Red reported a 37% increase in net profit for the first half of 2026, reaching $66.7 million. The company detailed a three-year release plan including a remastered The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and a new expansion, alongside strong sales for both The Witcher and Cyberpunk franchises. Licensing is also becoming a more significant revenue stream.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 is dragging us back to Night City this October
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 will premiere on Netflix on October 20, 2026, featuring a new standalone story set in Night City. The anime, a collaboration between CD Projekt Red and Studio Trigger, will explore themes of revenge and redemption with an entirely new cast, distinct from the original series' protagonist David Martinez.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners welcomes us back to Night City with high-octane season 2 trailer and Netflix release date
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 is set to premiere on Netflix on October 20, featuring a new trailer and an anthology-style narrative. The upcoming season introduces a new cast of characters, including Weak Kingsley voiced by Clancy Brown, and explores new storylines within Night City, distinct from the first season's protagonists.
"I haven't slept in 48 hours": Devs spent 9 years, starting in "my parents' basement," making a Nier Automata-esque action game with the most anime plot imaginable
Dischan Media has officially launched Mahou Arms, a third-person action game inspired by Nier: Automata, after approximately six years in early access. The game features paramilitary magical girls battling alien invaders, with a story mode lasting 6-10 hours and a mix of melee combat, tag-team combos, and strategy game-esque battlefield views. The developers have focused on a distinct visual style blending minimalist 3D models with lavish 2D animation and a somber piano soundtrack.
Six years later, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 wraps gaming's greatest comeback story
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 is set to release on Netflix later this year, with early reactions from Anime Expo praising it as a significant step up from the first season. This follows the remarkable comeback of Cyberpunk 2077, which transformed from a disastrous launch to a critically acclaimed title with its 2.0 update and Phantom Liberty expansion, revitalized in part by the success of the first Edgerunners anime season.
CD Projekt Red thanks 6000 Edgerunners 2 advance viewers for not spoiling the show in stunning display of opsec: 'Thank you so much for keeping your promise properly'
CD Projekt Red has publicly thanked over 6,000 fans who attended an advance screening of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 at Anime Expo 2026 for refraining from spoiling the episode. The company expressed gratitude for the fans' promise-keeping, noting the rarity of such spoiler-free events in the current media landscape. The second season of the anime is set to launch this fall.
Delicious in Dungeon season 2 release plans help set up 2027 to be one of anime's best years ever
Netflix has announced that Delicious in Dungeon season 2 is set to premiere in October 2027. This release window, revealed by Studio Trigger at Anime Expo, positions 2027 as a significant year for anime, with other anticipated series like Blue Eye Samurai season 2, Frieren: Beyond Journey's End season 3, Chainsaw Man season 2, Jujutsu Kaisen season 4, and Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle also expected that year.
The first reactions to Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Season 2 are in, and CD Projekt Red and Studio Trigger seem to have another winner on their hands
Initial reactions to Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Season 2 are highly positive, with critics praising its expanded narrative and visual style. The first episode premiered at Anime Expo to an audience of 6,000, and the season is set to release on Netflix in fall 2026. This news coincides with Cyberpunk 2077 surpassing 40 million sales and reaching a one-year peak player count on Steam.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 first reactions say it's "truly special" as CD Projekt Red thanks 6000…
Attendees at Anime Expo have shared overwhelmingly positive first reactions to the premiere episode of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2, praising its animation, characters, and blend of classic Night City vibes with new elements. CD Projekt Red and Studio Trigger expressed gratitude to fans for keeping the episode spoiler-free. The new season, featuring four new protagonists, is set to premiere on Netflix this fall.
Cyberpunk Edgerunners 2 gets fall 2026 release window
Studio Trigger has announced that Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2, the follow-up to its acclaimed anime series, is set to release in fall 2024. The new season will feature an entirely new cast of characters and will be set in Night City, the same setting as the first season and the video game Cyberpunk 2077, which was developed by CD Projekt RED.
