CD Projekt Red's announcement about Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season two has created sharp divisions within the gaming community over what the studio plans next for its sprawling Night City universe.
The studio confirmed it's developing a second season of the Netflix anime series, which launched in 2022 to critical acclaim and introduced new audiences to the Cyberpunk 2077 world. Edgerunners connected with viewers through its gritty storytelling, stunning animation from Studio Trigger, and the tragic arc of protagonist David Martinez. The show became a gateway for players unfamiliar with CD Projekt Red's dense open-world RPG.
However, the split emerges over resource allocation. Some players welcome the anime's continuation, viewing Edgerunners as expanding the franchise beyond games. The show proved that Cyberpunk's narrative depth translates to other mediums. Others see season two as a distraction from what they really want: substantial DLC for the base game itself.
Cyberpunk 2077 shipped in infamously rough condition in December 2020 before receiving years of patches and overhauls. Phantom Liberty, the major expansion released last year, delivered spy-thriller story content but left some players hungry for more game-focused updates. The divide reflects broader tension in gaming communities between transmedia expansion and core product development.
CD Projekt Red has multiple projects in motion, including The Witcher 4 and a new Cyberpunk title. This portfolio spread means decisions about where development talent flows carry real weight. Gamers backing Edgerunners season two point to its quality and audience reach. Critics worry that anime production might slow fresh game content.
The studio hasn't detailed how Edgerunners season two will connect to upcoming Cyberpunk games or whether it'll serve as a standalone continuation of David's story. This amb