Netflix have recently just released an anime series titled Cyberpunk Edgerunners and fans are already excited to know whether there will be a season 2 of the series, know the release date
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is a product of CD Projekt RED and Studio Trigger based on the infamous video game. The anime series sees a return to Night City and features exceptional visuals and music.
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Will There Be A Season 2 Of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners?
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Despite the success and approval of fans, Neither Netflix nor Studio Trigger have announced a season 2 for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Season 2 Renewal Status
As stated above, neither Netflix nor Studio Trigger or the animation team behind the new series have released any information regarding Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2.
Honestly speaking, there are limited chances of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners returning with season 2. This is especially due to how the season 1 finale was portrayed. The season 1 finale was simply amazing but didn’t leave any open plots for a direct sequel.
By the time the credits roll in at the end of episode 12, most of the entire Cyberpunk crew have been brutally slaughtered, including the main character David Martinez at the hands of Adam Smasher.
In fact, the only main character left alive by the end of season 1 is Lucy who is seen travelling to the moon to fulfil her promise to David to visit just once in real life after their BD-date.
How Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Season 2 Predicted Storyline
If Cyberpunk: Edgerunners does indeed come up with a second season, fans can expect to see Lucy on her own path of revenge against Adam Smasher for taking David away.
In addition, Arasaka and the Mili-Tech group are still at large. Season 2 could see the Edgerunner create a new team of misfits in her mission to destroy these mega-corporations.
However, perhaps a more realistic scenario for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 would be to return with a completely new storyline and cast of characters.
The producers initially promoted the series as a standalone title set within the infamous Cyberpunk 2077 video game universe. This means that the anime adaptation has limitless possibilities regarding the characters, story, and timeline for potential future seasons.
Another probability is a Cyberpunk spin-off series that drops the ‘Edgerunners’ from its title. Maybe fans may see a ‘Cyberpunk: Enhancements’ series focusing on Doc or even a ‘Cyberpunk: Cyberpsychosis’ series about someone battling with their upgrades?
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CD Projekt RED recently announced the first DLC expansion for the Cyberpunk 2077 video game. This could prove an exciting news for fans as the new Cyberpunk anime series runs canon within the franchise.
Each new DLC could provide a plot for a new standalone spin-off series in the same way the producers created Edgerunners.
At the end of the day however, the most important factor in determining the renewal chances of a season 2 comes down to Netflix and their viewership. In short, the streaming giant will consider making a second season only if enough people watch the series.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Reviews
So far, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Reviews has been met with good reviews from fans and critics alike. Just 24 hours after its global premiere, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners had an impressive 8.7/10 on IMDB, 8.54/10 on MyAnimeList and 95% on Rotten Tomatoes.
One user review IMDB, “The storyline is amazing. The graphics are something you don’t see anywhere else. What they have done in this anime has brought the game to life. I pray that they’ll make more like this. Because there’s nothing like it.”
Moreover, most part of the critical reviews have been extremely positive. Polygon noted:
Edgerunners feels exciting and new enough as it pushes the boundaries of its exciting and hugely inventive visual representation of in-game concepts.
IGN rated the series 9/10 and explained:
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners delivers a satisfying return to Night City that does a better job exploring why Mike Pondsmith’s famous location became so iconic in the first place.
Overall, considering all the factors, there are good chances for a new Cyberpunk anime series. However, the new series will probably be a new standalone series instead of a season 2 of Edgerunners.