Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 Panel Set for Anime Expo 2026
The panel gives the first concrete look at the sequel's direction, confirming it is an independent 10-episode story with new protagonists and a darker tone, while the original series' ending left fans cautious about a continuation.
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The official X account for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners announced on May 26, 2026, that new information on the sequel Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 will be revealed at Anime Expo 2026 in Los Angeles on July 4. The panel, hosted by Danny Motta, will feature director Kai Ikarashi and showrunner Bartosz Sztybor discussing the new standalone story set in Night City. The sequel is planned as 10 episodes with a darker theme of atonement and revenge, not continuing the original characters.
The Cyberpunk: Edgerunners sequel will get its first public showcase at Anime Expo 2026 on July 4 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, according to an announcement from the official X account on May 26. The panel, hosted by Danny Motta, includes TRIGGER director Kai Ikarashi and CD PROJEKT RED showrunner Bartosz Sztybor, who will discuss the new series and its production.
The sequel is confirmed as a standalone 10-episode story set in Night City, not continuing the arcs of David or Lucy. The announcement describes a darker narrative centered on atonement and revenge. Some fans on social media expressed excitement but also caution, noting the original series ended on a complete note.
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