Netflix confirmed Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2, a 10-episode standalone sequel set in Night City, will launch on October 20, 2026 worldwide [1, 2, 3]. The anime follows new characters including Roman Carax, Weak "King" Kingsley, Nomad Netrunner D, and Talia Yang in the same universe as the original Cyberpunk 2077 video game [1, 2, 4].
Produced by Studio Trigger with Kai Ikarashi directing, Bartosz Sztybor as showrunner and Masahiko Otsuka returning as writer, the series reveals a darker narrative exploring tragedy, grief, revenge, and blurred lines between redemption and vengeance in Night City [1, 2]. Weak Kingsley is shown suffering from cyberpsychosis, a major plot element, who warns, "Losing yourself… that’s worse than death" [2]. Roman Carax asks, "You’re a weapon? A weapon made out of people?" capturing the show’s intense conflicts [2].
A new trailer released August 20 at Anime NYC showcased a blend of action and emotional scenes [1, 2, 3]. Fans noted locations outside the Afterlife bar from Cyberpunk 2077 and identified the data chip inserted in D’s neck as resembling the in-game Relic technology that stores human consciousness [4, 5, 6]. The Relic chip is a key plot device in the Cyberpunk 2077 story and is expected to play a significant role in Edgerunners 2 [6].
Unlike the first Edgerunners season, which was loosely connected to Cyberpunk 2077, this sequel is expected to have stronger ties to the video game's continuity, though it remains unconfirmed whether it takes place before, during, or after the game's events. The show is set after the first Edgerunners series [6].
The release date and new trailer were revealed during the Anime NYC convention, with the show premiering exclusively on Netflix worldwide on October 20, 2026 [1, 2, 3].
