Cyberpunk Edgerunners 2 Official Trailer Reveals Night City Return, New Crew, and October 2026 Release Date

CD Projekt Red and Studio Trigger have officially confirmed that Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 will premiere worldwide on October 20, 2026, exclusively on Netflix. Revealed via a stunning new teaser trailer, the 10-episode anime miniseries revisits the neon-drenched dystopia of Night City established in the hit video game Cyberpunk 2077. Accompanied by the haunting new single “A Rusty Dream” by Chinese indie-pop duo DOUDOU, this standalone second installment leaves behind David Martinez to follow a fresh group of mercenaries in a raw story focused on revenge and redemption.

• Developer Partner: CD Projekt Red
• Animation Studio: Studio Trigger
• Official Website: Cyberpunk Official Hub
• Social Media: Official Cyberpunk 2077 Twitter / X
• Platform Availability: Streamed on Netflix; video game base available on Steam, PlayStation Store, and Xbox Marketplace
• Genre: Cyberpunk, Action, Science Fiction

When Is the Cyberpunk Edgerunners 2 Release Date on Netflix?

The official global debut for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 is set for October 20, 2026. All ten episodes will drop simultaneously on Netflix, matching the release format of the original 2022 hit.

The original anime served as a massive success for CD Projekt Red, driving millions of players back to the video game on platforms like the PlayStation Store and Xbox Marketplace. This new chapter aims to expand the lore of Night City without retreading old ground.

Who Is Directing Cyberpunk Edgerunners 2 at Studio Trigger?

Industry veteran Kai Ikarashi takes over the director chair for this second season. Fans of the original series will recognize Ikarashi from his stand-out work directing episode six, “Girl on Fire”. Joining him is character designer Ichigo Kanno and veteran screenwriter Masahiko Otsuka.

Crucially, Bartosz Sztybor returns as showrunner, head writer, and producer. Sztybor brings essential narrative continuity from the creative team at CD Projekt Red to ensure the dark, brutal tone of Night City remains intact while Studio Trigger delivers signature top-tier animation.

What Is the Plot Storyline of Cyberpunk Edgerunners 2?

Moving away from the tragic fate of David Martinez and Lucy, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 tells a completely standalone story across ten episodes. Described by the creators as “a raw chronicle of redemption and revenge,” the series zeroes in on a completely new squad of outcasts fighting to make their mark on a city obsessed with money, violence, and chrome.

The dynamic musical track “A Rusty Dream” by DOUDOU sets the emotional tone for this narrative arc, balancing high-energy cybernetic violence with introspective character tragedy.

Who Are the Main Characters in Cyberpunk Edgerunners 2?

The new series introduces four core protagonists navigating the mercenary underground:

• Weak Kingsley: Formerly known simply as “King,” this veteran edgerunner has fallen from grace and struggles to live in the shadow of his former legendary status.
• D: A brilliant netrunner originating from the Snake Nation, D is driven by an unyielding thirst for vengeance against the faction that wiped out his clan.
• Roman Carax: A young media enthusiast and film buff who remains obsessed with recording raw, authentic human stories in a metropolis that has replaced real cinema with braindances and neurodance.
• Talia Yang: Raised inside corporate high-rises but molded by the brutality of the Maelstrom gang, Talia is an fiercely independent survivalist who thrives in street violence.