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Cyberpunk Edgerunners 2 returns to Night City with a standalone 10-episode anime story about revenge, legacy, and survival. Meet Weak, D, Roman, and a new cast as CD PROJEKT RED and TRIGGER bring the series to Netflix on October 20, 2026.

  • Premiere Oct 20, 2026
  • 10 Episodes
  • Netflix Exclusive
  • 13 Named Characters
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What is Cyberpunk Edgerunners 2?

Official action still from Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2

Cyberpunk Edgerunners 2 is a ten-episode standalone sci-fi action anime set in the world of Cyberpunk 2077. Created by CD PROJEKT RED and TRIGGER, it returns to Night City with an entirely new cast and a story focused on revenge, redemption, and survival.

Official character profiles introduce Weak, a former edgerunner known as King; D, a nomad netrunner seeking revenge; and Roman Carax, a young observer chasing real stories. The anime premieres exclusively on Netflix on October 20, 2026, with Kai Ikarashi directing.

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  • Premiere Date
    Oct 20, 2026
  • Episodes
    10
  • Named Characters
    13
  • Director
    Kai Ikarashi
  • Platforms
    Netflix
  • Genres
    Sci-Fi, Action, Anime
  • Developer
    CD PROJEKT RED

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    Beginner Guide

    Start with a spoiler-light guide to the anime's premise, Night City setting, confirmed release details, and connection to the original Edgerunners series.

  2. 2

    Where to Watch

    Find the confirmed Netflix premiere date and official series page. Learn why this anime should not be confused with the Cyberpunk 2077 video game.

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    Characters and Voice Cast

    Meet Weak, D, Roman Carax, Talia, and Avida. Browse their published character backgrounds and verified Japanese voice credits.

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    Story and Timeline

    Explore the official revenge-and-redemption premise, the new crew's relationships, and the known Night City context without invented episode spoilers.

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Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 Wiki Hub

8 research topics covering release, cast, story, trailers and music

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Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 Release Date

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 officially premieres on October 20, 2026, exclusively on Netflix. Find the confirmed release date, streaming platform, episode count, and latest official premiere announcements for this standalone anime series set in the Cyberpunk 2077 universe.

  • October 20, 2026

    Confirmed

    The officially confirmed Netflix premiere date for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2.

  • Netflix Exclusive

    Official

    Netflix is the officially announced streaming platform for the new anime series.

  • 10 Episodes

    Confirmed

    The new installment is confirmed as a standalone story consisting of ten episodes.

  • New Story

    CD PROJEKT RED and TRIGGER return to Night City with a new group of characters and a story centered on revenge and redemption.

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Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 Characters

Meet the officially revealed Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 characters, including Weak, D, Roman, Talia, and Avida. Explore their confirmed backgrounds, connections, motivations, and Japanese voice actors using information published on the official anime website.

  • Weak

    Official

    A veteran edgerunner formerly known as King who now struggles with lost glory and life without chrome. Voiced in Japanese by Kentaro Tone.

  • D

    Official

    A talented Snake Nation netrunner hunting the killer responsible for destroying his clan. Voiced in Japanese by Koki Uchiyama.

  • Roman

    Official

    Roman Carax is a young film enthusiast determined to document authentic stories in a city dominated by braindance. Voiced in Japanese by Momoka Terasawa.

  • Talia

    Official

    An independent young woman raised in the corporate world but shaped by the violent, cybernetics-obsessed Maelstrom gang. Voiced in Japanese by Akari Kito.

  • Avida

    Official

    A former jazz singer, corporate insider, and romantic partner of Weak who is now married to a Kang Tao executive. Voiced in Japanese by Akemi Okamura.

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Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 Trailer

Watch the officially released Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 teasers and premiere announcement trailer from CD PROJEKT RED. Follow the confirmed promotional timeline, including the original 2025 announcement, the June 2026 teaser, and the August 2026 premiere-date reveal.

  • Premiere Date Teaser

    Latest

    An official trailer published in August 2026 reveals the October 20 Netflix premiere and previews the new cast's struggle for survival.

  • Official Teaser 2

    Official

    Released on June 29, 2026, this teaser introduces the darker atmosphere of the new standalone story and features music by Rico Nasty.

  • 2025 Announcement

    The sequel was officially announced at Anime Expo in July 2025 alongside its logo, promotional artwork, and confirmation of director Kai Ikarashi.

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Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 Story

Explore the officially revealed Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 plot, featuring Weak's search for purpose and D's pursuit of revenge in Night City. Learn about the confirmed themes of family, obsession, legacy, corporate secrets, and redemption without relying on unverified plot leaks or invented endings.

  • Weak's Story

    Once a celebrated edgerunner known as King, Weak searches for purpose after losing his former status and being forced to live without cybernetic enhancements.

  • D's Revenge

    D searches for the person who wiped out his Snake Nation clan, following a trail that brings him close to dangerous corporate secrets.

  • Night City

    The story unfolds in the dystopian metropolis shared with Cyberpunk 2077, where corporate power, violence, and human survival shape the characters' lives.

  • Central Themes

    The officially described ten-episode narrative explores revenge, redemption, family, obsession, legacy, and the ways people interpret one another's stories.

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Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 Episodes

Find the confirmed Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 episode count, premiere information, and available details about its standalone narrative. The series is scheduled to debut on October 20, 2026; individual episode titles and detailed summaries should only be added after reliable publication.

  • 10-Episode Series

    Confirmed

    CD PROJEKT RED and Netflix officially describe Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 as a ten-episode standalone anime.

  • Episode 1 Preview

    An exclusive advance screening of the first episode was scheduled for July 3, 2026, during the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 panel at Anime Expo.

  • Episode Titles

    Pending

    Individual episode titles and episode-by-episode plot descriptions have not been provided in the cited official announcements as of October 16, 2026.

  • Episode Storyline

    The announced season follows a new group of characters through an interconnected story involving revenge, redemption, and survival in Night City.

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Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 Watch Order

Discover how to watch Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 and whether you need to finish the original Cyberpunk: Edgerunners first. Both anime installments share the world of Cyberpunk 2077, but the officially announced second installment tells a standalone story featuring a new cast.

  1. Optionally begin with Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, the original ten-episode anime released on Netflix in 2022, to become familiar with David Martinez and the world of Night City.

    Optionally begin with Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, the original ten-episode anime released on Netflix in 2022, to become familiar with David Martinez and the world of Night City.

  2. Watch the official Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 teasers for an introduction to its new characters and darker standalone storyline.

    Watch the official Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 teasers for an introduction to its new characters and darker standalone storyline.

  3. Watch Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 on Netflix beginning October 20, 2026.

    Watch Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 on Netflix beginning October 20, 2026. The new installment follows different protagonists and does not require treating David's completed story as an unfinished plot.

  4. Explore Cyberpunk 2077 separately if you want additional background on Night City and its setting; the video game is related to the anime universe but is not a required episode in the viewing order.

    Explore Cyberpunk 2077 separately if you want additional background on Night City and its setting; the video game is related to the anime universe but is not a required episode in the viewing order.

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Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 Soundtrack

Discover officially credited Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 trailer songs, featured performers, and music production information. The revealed promotional tracks include Rico Nasty's You Can't Run From Me and DOUDOU's A Rusty Dream, while a complete episode soundtrack listing requires further official confirmation.

  • You Can't Run From Me

    Confirmed

    Performed by Rico Nasty and featured in the June 2026 official teaser. The song was written by Maria Kelly and Drew Polovick, with production by Drew Polovick.

  • A Rusty Dream

    Confirmed

    A song by DOUDOU featured in the August 2026 premiere-date teaser. The official trailer credits DOUDOU for writing, performing, composing, and arranging the track.

  • Tsuneo Imahori

    Credited for the original score accompanying the June 2026 official teaser. This credit does not by itself establish the composer of the complete series soundtrack.

  • Complete Soundtrack

    Pending

    A complete, verified episode-by-episode soundtrack and opening or ending theme list is not established by the cited official teaser announcements.

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Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 Creators

Meet the confirmed creative team behind Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2, produced through a renewed collaboration between CD PROJEKT RED and animation studio TRIGGER. Explore the official credits for director Kai Ikarashi, character designer Ichigo Kanno, showrunner Bartosz Sztybor, and screenplay collaborator Masahiko Otsuka.

  • Studio TRIGGER

    Official

    The Japanese animation studio collaborating with CD PROJEKT RED on the new anime, following their work together on the original Cyberpunk: Edgerunners.

  • Kai Ikarashi

    Director of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2, taking over the directing role from original-series director Hiroyuki Imaishi.

  • Ichigo Kanno

    Lead character designer for the new series, with previous credits including Promare and the original Cyberpunk: Edgerunners.

  • Bartosz Sztybor

    Hugo Award-winning creative contributor serving as showrunner, story writer, and producer for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2.

  • Masahiko Otsuka

    Returning creative collaborator responsible for the screenplay adaptation, continuing his involvement with the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners anime.

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Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 FAQ

Verified answers for anime viewers following the Netflix premiere, new Night City characters, and links to the original series.

When does Cyberpunk Edgerunners 2 release?

Cyberpunk Edgerunners 2 is scheduled to premiere on October 20, 2026, exclusively on Netflix, according to the official August 21, 2026 announcement.

Where can I watch Cyberpunk Edgerunners 2?

Cyberpunk Edgerunners 2 will stream exclusively on Netflix from its announced premiere date. It is an animated series, not a standalone Roblox, Steam, or console game.

How many episodes will Cyberpunk Edgerunners 2 have?

CD PROJEKT RED and Netflix have confirmed a standalone story spanning 10 episodes.

Does Cyberpunk Edgerunners 2 continue David's story?

No. The producers describe Cyberpunk Edgerunners 2 as a standalone story with a new crew in Night City, rather than a continuation of David Martinez's storyline.

Who are the new characters in Cyberpunk Edgerunners 2?

Official profiles feature Weak, the former edgerunner known as King; D, a Snake Nation netrunner pursuing revenge; and Roman Carax, a young cinephile. Talia and Avida are also among the new characters.

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