Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 presented the first look at four new characters and confirmed that the anime will arrive in 2026. Netflix, CD Projekt Red, and Studio Trigger shared the news while fans await a definitive release date.
In addition to the new official poster, the companies revealed details about the protagonists of this new story set in Night City. They also confirmed that a new teaser will be presented in the coming hours.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 presented the first look at four new characters
Who are the new characters of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2
The announcement was accompanied by the introduction of Weak Kingsley, D, Roman Carax, and Talia Yang, who star in the first official poster of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2.
Weak Kingsley: a veteran Edgerunner who now lives in the shadow of his former fame.
D: a netrunner from Snake Nation seeking revenge on the one responsible for eliminating his clan.
Roman Carax: the youngest member of the group and a cinephile trying to find real stories in a city that has replaced cinema with braindances.
Talia Yang: a character with ties to corporations and the Maelstrom gang, whose interests lie in technology and violence.
When does Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 premiere
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 is set to premiere in autumn 2026. For now, Netflix has not confirmed the exact release day.
It was also announced that a new teaser will be published soon, although it will not include a definitive release date.
What is known about the story of the new anime
The new production will tell an independent story of 10 episodes set in the universe of Cyberpunk 2077.
The official description presents it as a tale of redemption and revenge. Additionally, it poses a central question: how far can a person go for their story to matter in a city marked by violence and spectacle.
So far, no further details about the plot have been revealed. However, due to the events that occurred in the first season, many fans expect an intense development for this new group of characters.
Who is behind Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2
The direction of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 is led by Kai Ikarashi, while Kanno Ichigo is responsible for character design.
Additionally, the original writers Bartosz Sztybor and Masahiko Otsuka return to work again with Netflix and Studio Trigger on this sequel.
Who is behind Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2
The project was officially announced last July through a brief teaser, which already hinted at the arrival of some of the characters that have now been officially introduced.
