First Viewers Are Thrilled with Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2
From July 2 to 5, Anime Expo in Los Angeles quietly screened the debut episode of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 to attendees. Reactions skewed ecstatic — people on X posted quick takes and praise.
I watched the first episode of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2. It perfectly combines the classic Night City vibes with stunning new characters. Exactly what I hoped to get from Bartosz Sztybor and Studio Trigger. Top-notch animation, production, and voice acting. It looks damn cool, chumbas.
The first episode of Edgerunners 2 is an incredible and beautiful start to the second season, I can't wait for the rest of the episodes.
Some critics echoed that excitement while digging into why the episode landed for them.
Filled with incredible colors, gorgeous shots, and juicy sounds, Edgerunners 2 offers a fresh take on the beloved world. The show immediately recalls a mix of Ghost in the Shell and Trigun, creating a dark, grounded image of Night City through realistic action and character drama.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 … is a sequel that pushes its own boundaries, weaving a larger, bolder, and more ambitious story, while also feeling deeply personal and intimate.
A small but notable feat: not a single frame leaked online during the screenings. Radek Grabowski, PR director at CD Projekt RED, publicly thanked the crowd for keeping the preview spoiler-free.
We are very grateful to all of you for your understanding — by not recording videos, you helped us screen the first episode of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 at Anime Expo without spoilers. Let's all watch it and the rest of the episodes together this fall when the show's premiere takes place!
A few quick facts: Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 will run ten episodes and tells a new story that doesn't follow the first season's characters — i.e., new cast, new arcs, same Night City vibe.