Anime fans will soon be able to return to Night City as Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 prepares to debut on Netflix on October 20, 2026. The upcoming series is a standalone follow-up to the 2022 anime, bringing a new cast of characters and a fresh story set in the world of Cyberpunk 2077.
All 10 Episodes Arrive Together
The new series is planned as a 10-episode release, with all episodes scheduled to arrive on Netflix on the same day. This means viewers can follow the complete story without waiting for weekly instalments.
The project reunites game developer CD Projekt Red with Japanese animation studio TRIGGER, which returns to the franchise for another journey through its futuristic setting.
A New Story With Fresh Characters
Unlike the original series, which followed David Martinez and Lucy, the sequel introduces a different group of characters. The story includes Weak, a former cyberpunk legend struggling to find purpose, and D, a nomad seeking revenge while uncovering corporate secrets.
Other characters include Roman Carax, a young filmmaker fascinated by documenting people’s lives, and Talia Yang, whose background connects her to Night City’s dangerous criminal underworld.
Kai Ikarashi Takes the Director’s Chair
Kai Ikarashi directs the new instalment, while the creative team includes returning contributors Bartosz Sztybor and Masahiko Otsuka. The series promises another story about life, ambition and survival in a city shaped by technology and corporate power.
The fresh cast and standalone format also give new viewers an opportunity to enter the world without needing to follow the original story in detail.
What Fans Should Know Before Release
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 arrives exclusively on Netflix on October 20, 2026. With 10 episodes planned for release together, the series is positioned as one of the notable anime launches to watch this month.
The new characters and different storyline will determine how the follow-up builds on the original anime while creating its own identity.
