Cyberpunk: Edgerunners
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Why switching main characters for your game's sequel might be a mistake
Consultant Christian Fonnesbech argues that switching main characters in game sequels is a significant business risk, as characters are a primary emotional connection for players and a valuable IP asset. While artistic choices like introducing female protagonists in Hades 2 can be successful, Fonnesbech questions their long-term business impact and suggests maintaining character continuity is crucial for franchise success, citing examples like Tomb Raider and James Bond.
Kingdom Hearts is finally coming to Fortnite "this week," Epic confirms, and it's seemingly not just Sora…
Epic Games has confirmed that a Kingdom Hearts collaboration is coming to Fortnite this week, featuring the protagonist Sora and potentially other characters like Riku, Kairi, and Roxas. The collaboration includes a Sora skin and a Keyblade pickaxe with a Fortnite llama keychain. This adds to the ongoing gaming-themed season, Override, which also has upcoming crossovers from Persona 5 and Cyberpunk: Edgerunners.
Cyberpunk 2077 is coming to Battle.net later this year
CD Projekt Red announced at BlizzCon 2026 that Cyberpunk 2077, including its Phantom Liberty expansion, will be available on Battle.net later in 2026. This partnership extends to other CD Projekt Red titles, with The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered also coming to Blizzard's storefront. Additionally, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners collaborations are planned for Overwatch in 2027, and Geralt-themed content will arrive in Diablo IV.
The Commodore 77 looks like a C64 Ultimate for Edgerunners, but it also "brings a slice of Cyberpunk 2077 and Night…
Commodore has announced the Commodore 77, a special edition microcomputer inspired by Cyberpunk 2077 and its anime series Edgerunners. This hardware collaboration, powered by FPGA technology, features a unique design and includes a demo cartridge with exclusive content. Priced at $377, the Commodore 77 targets retro computing enthusiasts and fans of the Cyberpunk franchise.
The second season of Netflix's Cyberpunk Edgerunners anime releases this year
Netflix has announced that the second season of its anime series Cyberpunk Edgerunners will premiere on October 20th of this year, featuring a 10-episode run. A new trailer has been released, showcasing the main voice cast, including Clancy Brown. The first season was a significant success, and expectations are high for the new installment.
"The lines between redemption and revenge will blur", promises Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2's latest trailer as the series locks in a late October release
The second season of the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners anime, a collaboration between CD Projekt Red and Netflix, is set to premiere on October 20th. A new trailer teases a story of revenge and redemption, following four new characters navigating the dangerous world of Night City. The series aims to deliver action and emotional drama, potentially drawing players back to Cyberpunk 2077.
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.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 Finally Has A Release Date, And Netflix Has More Anime On The Way
Netflix has announced an October 20 release date for the second season of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, a popular anime spin-off of CD Projekt Red's Cyberpunk 2077. The streaming service also revealed release windows for other upcoming anime series, including Blue Eye Samurai Season 2, Lego One Piece, Bass X Machina, Sakamoto Days Season 2, Fool Night, and The One Piece.
Fortnite Override Season Brings Sonic, Mega Man, Tetris, Pac-Man and More | Invision Game Community
Epic Games has launched the Fortnite Override season, introducing a significant amount of crossover content featuring iconic gaming characters and elements. This season includes Sonic the Hedgehog, Mega Man, Tetris, and Pac-Man, with gameplay-altering items like Sonic Power Sneakers and the Mega Buster. The season also celebrates Sonic's 35th anniversary and promises further collaborations throughout its run.
New Weapons In Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4
Fortnite Battle Royale's Chapter 7 Season 4 introduces a revamped loot pool, removing most previous weapons and adding new ones like the 8-Bit Shotgun, Mega Buster, and Midas' Masterpiece. Returning items include Overdrive Grenades and healing consumables, alongside ten unvaulted weapons from earlier chapters. Epic Games has also teased future additions like Rebecca's Guns from Cyberpunk: Edgerunners and the Kingdom Key from Kingdom Hearts.
Everything New In Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4, titled "Override," has launched, focusing on millennial video game nostalgia with numerous crossovers. The season introduces new weapons like the Mega Blaster and Kingdom Key, alongside skins featuring characters such as Sonic the Hedgehog, Tails, and Mega Man. The update also brings significant map changes, including Green Hill Zone and Tetris-themed areas, and a new "Overrides" mechanic offering various in-game buffs.
Fortnite Override brings Sonic, Kingdom Hearts & Persona for a gaming-themed season
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4, titled "Override," introduces collaborations with popular video game franchises including Sonic the Hedgehog, Kingdom Hearts, and Persona 5. The season features new map locations, items, and characters such as Sonic, Sora, and Joker, alongside elements from Cyberpunk: Edgerunners. Sonic the Hedgehog is featured in the Battle Pass, with Green Hill Zone also added to Battle Royale Island.
A Cyberpunk Spin-Off Brawler Might Be Happening At WayForward – Report
A report suggests that WayForward may be developing a Cyberpunk spin-off game codenamed Gemini, described as a 2.5D beat-'em-up with rollback netcode. This project is reportedly linked to the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Netflix series, with development possibly occurring between 2025 and the present. WayForward is known for titles like River City Girls and the Shantae series.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners was reportedly being turned into a 2.5D brawler by CD Projekt Red and Shantae studio WayForward, but its fate is uncertain
CD Projekt Red and Shantae developer WayForward were reportedly collaborating on a 2.5D brawler based on the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners anime, codenamed Gemini. The project, believed to be in early development between 2025 and 2026, may have an uncertain future due to funding delays and layoffs at WayForward. CD Projekt Red also has other Cyberpunk and Witcher projects in development.
Fallout: New Vegas writer says he feels "embarrassed" by some of the Fallout TV show dialogue, but has no…
Fallout: New Vegas writer Chris Avellone expressed embarrassment over some dialogue in the Fallout TV show, feeling it doesn't meet the quality of game writing. While he praised the cast and the show's fun factor, Avellone believes some Hollywood writers struggle to respect the source material and context of game franchises, leading to missed opportunities.
Apex Legends x Cyberpunk: Edgerunners - Everything We Know
Apex Legends is collaborating with Cyberpunk: Edgerunners for a limited-time event running from July 14 to August 4, 2026. The event features a Night City-themed E-District map, two new Cyberware abilities (Sandevistan and Blackwall Breach) exclusive to Wildcard lobbies, eight premium character skins, and new weapon skins inspired by Cyberpunk: Edgerunners and Cyberpunk 2077. Players can earn in-game currency called Eddies to purchase additional cosmetics from a Reward Shop.
Cyberpunk Edgerunners' Lucy finds herself in yet another crossover, this time in an upcoming Apex Legends event
Apex Legends is launching a new event featuring characters and themes from Cyberpunk Edgerunners and Cyberpunk 2077. The event will include a revamped E-District map, new in-game items like the Sandevistan and Blackwall Breach, and character skins based on David Martinez, Lucy, Rebecca, Royce, Lizzy Wizzy, Panam, and male and female V. The crossover event begins on July 14th and concludes on August 4th.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners writer says if season 1 was a Michael Bay film, season 2 is a Martin Scorsese drama where we…
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 writer Bartosz Sztybor described the upcoming season as a Martin Scorsese-style drama, contrasting with the first season's Michael Bay-esque action. He also cautioned fans against becoming too attached to new characters, hinting at potential character deaths. The second season is set to premiere on Netflix this fall.
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.
