Night City Burns Again: Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 Hits Netflix and Update 2.5 Arrives for Cyberpunk 2077
Prepare your cyberware and brace yourself for the chaos. Night City is officially back in the spotlight. CD PROJEKT RED and the legendary Japanese animation studio TRIGGER have unleashed Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2, with all ten episodes now streaming exclusively on Netflix.
Four years after the first season captured hearts and minds with its brutal beauty, this new standalone series plunges viewers deeper into the dystopian depths of the Cyberpunk 2077 universe. If you thought you knew the streets of Night City, think again.
A Raw Tale of Vengeance and Redemption
Unlike its predecessor, Edgerunners 2 introduces an entirely fresh cast of characters, each fighting their own battle against the oppressive corporate machine. The story intertwines the lives of four distinct individuals:
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- A Veteran Edgerunner: Haunted by the past and fighting for survival.
- A Young Cinephile: Seeing the world through a lens of romanticized violence.
- A Chrome-Obsessed Delinquent: Pushing the limits of human augmentation.
- A Snake Nation Netrunner: Navigating the dangerous currents of the Deep Net.
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Directed by Kai Ikarashi and featuring lead character designs by Kanno Ichigo, the series maintains the uncompromising and emotional tone that fans love. With the guidance of showrunner and producer Bartosz Sztybor, the series promises to be a visceral exploration of hope, fear, and the cost of ambition in a dark future.
Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.5: Bringing the Anime to the Game
The excitement doesn’t stop at Netflix. CD PROJEKT RED is bridging the gap between the screen and the console with the Edgerunners 2 Update (Update 2.5). This free content expansion is designed to bring the energy and items of the new anime directly into the world of Cyberpunk 2077.
Release Date and Platforms
Mark your calendars! Update 2.5 is scheduled to launch on October 22, 2026, for the following platforms:
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- PC
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series S|X
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For those awaiting the next generation of handheld gaming, a release for the Nintendo Switch 2 will follow shortly after.
How to Stay Updated
Want a sneak peek at the new features? CD PROJEKT RED will host a special episode of REDstreams on October 21, 2026. This livestream will provide a first look at the Update 2.5 content and will be broadcast across Twitch, YouTube, and Steam.
Official patch notes will be published simultaneously, ensuring players know exactly what to expect when they dive back into the neon-soaked streets. For more official news and community updates, visit the official Cyberpunk 2077 website.
Whether you are returning to the game or starting your journey with the anime, one thing is certain: in Night City, the only way to survive is to leave a mark. Are you ready to become a legend?
