CD Projekt and TRIGGER reteam for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 on Netflix

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CD Projekt Red used Anime Expo in Los Angeles to formally unveil Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 – a new standalone anime set in the world of Cyberpunk 2077 and produced with the returning animation studio TRIGGER. The panel revealed the project’s official logo and poster art and confirmed Kai Ikarashi as director. The series is in production with a planned release on Netflix. No release window was disclosed.

The announcement came during the livestreamed session “Cyberpunk: Edgerunners — Behind the Scenes With its Creators” featuring showrunner and writer Bartosz Sztybor, voice actors Emi Lo (Lucy Kushinada) and Zach Aguilar (David Martinez), host Joey “The Anime Man” Bizinger, and a special appearance by original director Hiroyuki Imaishi.

What was confirmed at Anime Expo

• Project: Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 – a standalone anime series set in Night City.
• Creative partners: CD Projekt Red and studio TRIGGER reunited.
• Director: Kai Ikarashi (Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, SSSS.Gridman) – making his directorial debut.
• Reveals: official logo and poster art shown during the panel.
• Platform: planned for Netflix.

Who’s on the team

• Bartosz Sztybor – Showrunner, Story Writer, Producer.
• Kai Ikarashi – Director (torch officially passed by Hiroyuki Imaishi).
• Kanno Ichigo – Lead Character Designer (Promare, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners).
• Masahiko Otsuka – Screenplay adaptation (Gurren Lagann, Promare).

Panel highlights and context

The Anime Expo panel (July 2-6) offered a look back at the first season’s development and legacy, followed by the reveal of the new collaboration. Ikarashi joined via a recorded message, sharing a Director’s Voice segment on his approach. Later that evening, attendees were invited to a closed-door teaser screening at the Peacock Theater during TRIGGER’s panel.

“David’s story might be over, but there’s plenty more to discover in Night City… to introduce a raw, real chronicle of redemption and revenge, something unlike what we’ve done before,” said Bartosz Sztybor, Showrunner, Story Writer, and Producer.

Key facts at a glance

The table below summarizes the essential details confirmed by the creators. It can help track the production status, creative leads, and where to watch once it launches.

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Where to follow the reveal

You can rewatch the official livestreamed panel recording here: Twitch VOD. Additional details will be posted on the project’s official channels and website as production progresses.

Why it matters for fans of Night City

Fresh story, familiar edge – Edgerunners 2 keeps the Cyberpunk 2077 universe in animation with a new creative lead at the helm and TRIGGER’s stylized action back in the mix. With production underway and Netflix confirmed, expect more Night City tales centered on redemption and revenge once the release window is announced.