Season 2 timeline confirmed

Patrick Mills, head of the universe at CD Projekt Red, confirmed that Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 takes place in the year 2078, shortly after the events of Cyberpunk 2077. This clarification comes after fan speculation about the anime's place in the larger Cyberpunk narrative.

Fan assumptions challenged

Mills explained in a message on Bluesky that many fans had assumed the anime would take place before 2077, but it actually occurs one year after the game's events. He noted that this shift in timeline changes how the story connects to the game's storyline.

Arasaka’s influence wanes

The second season of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners shows a diminished influence of the powerful company Arasaka, a detail that supports the idea that the anime's timeline is after the game's events. This shift allows for new developments in the Cyberpunk universe.

Canon not forced upon game

Mills emphasized that Edgerunners 2 does not force CD Projekt Red to comment on the canonical status of Cyberpunk 2077's endings. He compared this approach to how Bethesda handles canon in the Fallout franchise, allowing for flexibility in storytelling.

Future projects in development

The Cyberpunk universe is set to expand further, with Cyberpunk 2 currently in development. However, its specific location and time period have not yet been announced. A live-action film is also in preparation, though CD Projekt has stated it will not reuse the game's storyline.

Update tied to Edgerunners 2

Cyberpunk 2077 is set to receive an update themed around Edgerunners 2. The update will include customization of cyber-implants and a new gameplay style allowing players to wield two weapons at once. It will be released on October 22, with more details revealed during a special episode of REDstreams on October 21, 2026.