Back in September 2022, Netflix took the world by storm with the release of the widely acclaimed Cyberpunk: Edgerunners anime, a series set in the world of the famous video game and following a charming team of misfits. The anime managed to capture the hearts of millions of fans with only a few episodes, thanks to its intense and moving story and endearing characters.
Fans of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners have been impatiently waiting for the upcoming release of the anime’s second season. They won't have to wait much longer, as the official release date for the long-awaited Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Season 2 has been confirmed via Netflix’s new trailer.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 Is Set to Release in Just a Few Months
On August 20, 2026, Netflix’s official social media accounts released a new trailer for the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 anime, announced back in July 2025. Besides giving fans a small glimpse at what they can expect with this thrilling new season, the streaming service also confirmed when the series will become available for audiences to enjoy. Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 will be available for streaming on Netflix on October 20, 2026.
All 10 episodes of Season 2 will be released at once, making it easy for fans who love binging their favorite series to immerse themselves deeper. As was the case with the first season, the anime has been created thanks to the collaboration of CD Projekt Red and the talented artists at Studio Trigger, so fans can expect the same high quality that made the original series one of the studio's best releases.Lamentably, the trailer confirmed what many fans feared would be the case, as there have been no indications of Lucy or any of the surviving members of the first season making an appearance during this new entry.While some are ecstatic about this decision, as the story of David’s crew ended in a bittersweet yet fulfilling manner, some others would have liked to be reunited with the characters who made this series so endearing in the first place. The series will only be available via Netflix, so fans who are excited about immersing themselves back into the world of Night City are recommended to consider acquiring a subscription to this amazing streaming platform.
What Will Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 Be About?
As confirmed by both the recently released trailer and the producers of the show, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 will not continue the story of the first season. Instead, audiences will be introduced to a whole new cast of characters, all with new intriguing backstories and goals. Such is the case of Weak, a former Night City legend who has been forced to live in poverty after losing it all.
Other new characters include the nomad D, whose main goal will be to get revenge against a still-unconfirmed target, as well as Roman, a youngster with a passion for filming the truth who is trying to capture the true essence of his hometown. The team behind the series promises this adventure will be as moving and entertaining as the original, with an entirely original story that will hook fans from the first episode.
- Showrunner
- Bartosz Sztybor
- Directors
- Kai Ikarashi
- Writers
- Bartosz Sztybor, Kanno Ichigo, Masahiko Otsuka