Cyberpunk: Edgerunners returns with a new standalone story, first character Weak Kingsley, and a June 29 reveal. See staff, plot, and production details.
Night City is officially back. After nearly a year of silence, the sequel to Cyberpunk: Edgerunners has begun revealing its first concrete production details. The rollout started at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival in France, where attendees were shown an early teaser. The full reveal is scheduled for June 29, marking the first major look at the new ten‑episode standalone story set in the Cyberpunk 2077 universe.
Table of Contents
- What Is the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Sequel
- Who Is Weak Kingsley
- What Did Fans See at Annecy
- What Is the Story of the New Season
- Who Is Making the Sequel
- Who Is Behind the Animation
- How Did the First Season Impact the Franchise
What Is the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Sequel
The new season is a standalone story set in the Cyberpunk 2077 universe. It consists of ten episodes, similar to the first season, but follows a new cast and a new narrative direction. According to early descriptions, the sequel is positioned as a raw chronicle of redemption and revenge, separate from David’s storyline.
Who Is Weak Kingsley
The first officially confirmed character is Weak Kingsley, revealed through the series’ official X account with the tagline:
“Heavy is the crown. Heavier is the chrome.” Kingsley is visually described as a burly man with disheveled hair, and the teaser image includes three additional silhouettes, hinting at more character reveals leading up to June 29.
What Did Fans See at Annecy
Before the official reveal, fans at Annecy managed to photograph a teaser featuring a blonde female character holding a film camera, sparking speculation that she may be the new protagonist. This has not been confirmed by the production.
What Is the Story of the New Season
The sequel:
- Is not a direct continuation of the first season’s ending
- Features a new cast
- Is described as a standalone narrative within Night City
- Focuses on redemption and revenge
- Retains the gritty tone of the Cyberpunk universe
This direction aligns with earlier comments from CD Projekt Red that Season 2 would be sadder, bloodier, and more raw.
Who Is Making the Sequel
The creative team includes:
- Director: Kai Ikarashi
- Directed Episode 6 of Season 1, “Girl on Fire”
- Character Design: Ichigo Kanno
- Script: Masahiko Otsuka
- Creative Director: Bartosz Sztybor
- Writer, producer, and franchise lead at CD Projekt Red
- Confirmed he is writing and leading production for the sequel
Who Is Behind the Animation
The animation is once again handled by Studio Trigger, supervised by CD Projekt Red, with Netflix continuing as the global distributor. Trigger’s involvement ensures continuity with the first season’s visual identity, which helped define Edgerunners as a standout in modern action animation.
How Did the First Season Impact the Franchise
Released in September 2022, the first season:
- Consisted of ten episodes
- Followed David Martinez, a street kid turned edgerunner
- Won Best New Anime and Best Original Anime of the year
- Became a landmark in Western anime‑inspired storytelling
The franchise has continued expanding, including a spin‑off manga released last December focusing on Rebecca and Pilar, serving as a prequel to the original story.