Fans are clamoring for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Season 2 after the Netflix anime’s explosive debut. Here’s everything we know about its future, fan theories, and the chances of a comeback.
A Return to Night City?
In 2022, Netflix and Studio Trigger delivered one of the most surprised anime hits of the year with Cyberpunk: Edgerunners. Set in the gritty, neon-drenched world of CD Projekt Red’s Cyberpunk 2077, the standalone 10-episode series found itself at the nexus of traditional, emotional storytelling, over-the-top animations and completely unforgettable characters.
Fast-forward to 2025, and the fans of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners have not moved on. The cries for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Season 2 have only grown louder, to the point where TikTok edits, threads on Reddit and fan art are flooding the internet – but will Night City just light up again? Here’s a rundown of what people are saying, what the creators may or may not have said, and how Season 2 perhaps is unavoidable (even if it isn’t what you think).
Why Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Resonated With So Many
Before we get into how a second season might play out, let’s take a moment to look at what made Edgerunners such a cultural touchstone:
Strong Storytelling: The tragedy of David Martinez—his rise to fame and tragic demise—felt complete; but also left space for more. And his relationship with Lucy brought the show more emotional weight to what is rarely shown in a standalone anime.
Studio Trigger’s Animation: The studio, known for gems such as Kill la Kill and Promare, provided stellar energy and style. Their infusion into the world of Night City allowed Edgerunners to have its own visual identity.
Soundtrack and Aesthetic: Even prior to the Netflix premiere of Edgerunners, the success of songs such as “I Really Want to Stay at Your House” by Rosa Walton, became viral hits, nicely capturing heartbreak and love, wrapped up into one passionate, synth-tinged package.
Connection to Cyberpunk 2077: Interest for the actual video game surged back onto the charts after Edgerunners release, showing this love letter to be an incredibly successful way to bring Syncronocity between two mediums.
Is Season 2 Confirmed?
As of June 2025, neither Studio Trigger or CD Projekt Red have formally announced a second season. And yet, the internet has echoed with amazing fan demand to report that perhaps, we are not yet done with Night City, and what do we know:
CD Projekt Red’s Statment (2023): Previous interviews CDPR had described Edgerunners as a “standalone story with intention to not continue.” However, also suggested intent to continue their partnerships with Netflix and Trigger in other ways.
Netflix’s Anthology Trend: Similar to what Love, Death + Robots does, it is possible that Edgerunners could come back with a different cast or at a different time, inside a new angle of Night City.
Why Fans Are Asking For Season 2
The demand for season 2 is not simply nostalgic. It was based on legitimate storytelling opportunities and character arcs that were left undone. Here is why people are passionate:
1. Lucy Needs Closure
The final scene where Lucy is left on the moon alone is one of the hardest things I have seen in recent Anime. People want to know, what happens to her? Will she make it back to Earth? Can she find peace? A season 2 that is centered on Lucy’s journey would allow for closure.
2. Night City Has Stories To Tell
Night city is HUGE. The districts, the corporations, the gangs, and the mercenaries allow for story possibilities. Season 2 could provide:
The story of a new protagonist who is trying to navigate the Corpo world,
The story of a netrunner trying to take down Arasaka from the inside,
A prequel that follows Maine and Dorio as they rise to power,
3. Popularity and Awards
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners won Anime of the Year at the 2023 Crunchyroll Anime Awards.
The show has a 100% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Because of the Anime success, it reignited sales for Cyberpunk 2077 too, crossing 25 million units sold.
The Possible Directions for Season 2
Even though Edgerunners was a closed story with a start and finish, that doesn’t mean that a second season is impossible. Edgerunners has a LOT of creative possibilities:
Anthology
Similar to Black Mirror or Star Wars: Visions, you can continue forward, in a second season you can switch characters and storylines, and still have it in the same universe without ruining the stories provided by David and Lucy in the original story arc.
Prequel/Side Story
There are secondary characters, which can have an entire arc based on the characters of Kiwi, Faraday or Maine. What put them who they are? There are many stories you can bring to light from their origins.
Sequel Based on Lucy
After having been through so much trouble, Lucy could now be a capable netrunner that is hiding off-world, and is pulled back to Night City because of some new danger. She could have similar arcs of growth, just like David did, but ended in redemption.
Connection to Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
With Phantom Liberty being added to the Cyberpunk 2077 universe, if gave a lot of room to expand in some direction! You could flesh out characters like Solomon Reed or V, then in an anime format be able to continue that growth.
How About a Movie Instead?
There’s more and more support for a Cyberpunk: Edgerunners movie maybe about Lucy’s life after David, or an ensemble cast doing one last heist. A 90-minute film could be the perfect compromise: new content without all the pressure for a full season on Netflix.
Netflix is producing increasingly anime. This method works for Demon Slayer and Jujutsu Kaisen. Cyberpunk film has potential to create really large numbers and attract a good amount of acclaim in audience and critical circles.
Will we see Night City Again?
While there’s no official greenlight for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Season 2, the momentum is undeniable. Fans have been vocal, and with how lasting and vibrant the series continues to be, its likely we haven’t seen the last of Night City.
Whether a new season or a side story, or a film, the cybernetic heart of Edgerunners has not stopped beating, and in a world of body mods, AI ghosts, and mega-corporations – anything is possible.
Frequently Asked Questions FAQs
1. Is there going to be a Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Season 2?
Nothing has been confirmed as of 2025. But the demand from fans and the interest shown by the industry indicate we can likely expect a season 2 in some form.
2. Will David return in Season 2?
Not likely in his physical form. However, in the net, perhaps in another form. Some fan theories suggest David’s memory or consciousness may live on in the net—a digital ghost haunting Night City.
3. Will all or some of the same characters return?
It is possible that a second season has a new cast of characters. However, returning characters, especially Lucy or Kiwi (in flashbacks), is also possible.
4. Where can I see Edgerunners?
Season 1 is available to watch on Netflix globally.
5. Is Edgerunners related to the game Cyberpunk 2077?
Yes! The anime is set before the events of the game and shares characters and lore.