Netflix and CD Projekt Red have officially dropped the 10-episode first season of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2, bringing audiences back into the brutal neon-drenched streets of Night City on October 20, 2026. Alongside the streaming premiere, developer CD Projekt Red announced a 2.5 version update for Cyberpunk 2077 arriving October 22, featuring game creator Hideo Kojima reprising his cameo role as Oshima Hideyoshi.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 Debuts with New Characters on Netflix
- Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 debuted all 10 episodes globally on Netflix on October 20, 2026, shifting focus to an entirely new cast of characters rather than direct continuations of David Martinez’s story.
- Game creator Hideo Kojima reprises his voice acting role as the iconic Braindance director Oshima Hideyoshi, who originally appeared in the Cyberpunk 2077 base game at Konpeki Plaza.
- CD Projekt Red scheduled a specialized REDstreams broadcast for October 21 to detail the upcoming 2.5 version update for Cyberpunk 2077, which brings dual-wielding and advanced cyberware customization to PC and current-gen consoles on October 22.
Returning to Night City Without David Martinez
According to reports from GNN News, the freshly launched anime series shifts away from the tragic fate of David Martinez, introducing an independent narrative arc designed by animation studio TRIGGER. While fans frequently speculate about character resurrections, CD Projekt Red established early on that past casualties remain permanent fixtures of the canon, forcing the new ensemble to carve out their own survival in a city ruled by corporate greed.
Yahoo News detailed that the sequel introduces fresh protagonists, including a former top-tier edgerunner named Weak who has lost his cybernetic enhancements, alongside a nomadic netrunner named D seeking vengeance after the destruction of his clan.
New Edgerunners, new chrome, new playstyle? Sounds like we need another REDstreams!Join us this Wednesday, October 21st at 5 PM CEST for a closer look at Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 Update (2.5) and some of the features coming to Cyberpunk 2077. We're talking cyberware… pic.twitter.com/QiyafwGcgY
Animation Excellence From Studio TRIGGER
The visual identity of the franchise continues to rely heavily on the distinct artistic signature of Studio TRIGGER.
Under the direction of Hiroyuki Igarashi—who steps into the director’s chair following the landmark success of the 2022 first season—the production keeps its focus locked on the human cost of body modification. The juxtaposition of ordinary human struggles against towering megacorporations like Arasaka and Kang Tao anchors the frantic action sequences in genuine narrative tragedy.
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The 2.5 Version Update Integration
4Gamers reported that CD Projekt Red is bridging the gap between screen and controller by releasing the free 2.5 version update for Cyberpunk 2077 on October 22, 2026. Available initially on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with a Nintendo Switch 2 version planned for a later date, the patch introduces dynamic mechanical adjustments directly inspired by the animated series.
| Update Component | Platform Availability | Core Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Edgerunners 2 Update (v2.5) | PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S | Dual-wielding playstyle & cyberware customization |
| Nintendo Switch 2 Port | Upcoming | Optimized handheld performance |
| REDstreams Deep Dive | Twitch, YouTube, Steam | Developer presentation on October 21 |
Promotional artwork for the update showcases the aging edgerunner Weak alongside V, teasing direct narrative or aesthetic crossovers. Developer streams scheduled ahead of the patch rollout promise a full breakdown of the newly implemented dual-wielding combat style and granular cyberware personalizations.
// NEW UPDATE INCOMING…[v.2.5][22.10.26] pic.twitter.com/unuZscBS6r
More on Projekt Red
CD Projekt Red is streaming the first episode of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 on Twitch before the full series hits Netflix.The episode airs across three slots, starting at 3:01 PM PT today, with selected streamers also co-streaming it. Viewers can unlock exclusive chat badges… pic.twitter.com/JuFiTDMB0C
