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Another Cyberpunk 2077 Animation Is On The Way

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November 28, 2024

Christoph Rediske

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Plans for further animations based on CD Projekt Red’s video game Cyberpunk 2077 are in progress.
CD Projekt Red confirms another Cyberpunk 2077 animation project is in the works with Netflix.
A live-action adaptation of Cyberpunk 2077 is also in development and is progressing.

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners was a critically acclaimed adaptation of CD Projekt Red’s Cyberpunk 2077 and the company plans to continue that goodwill with further Cyberpunk projects in the animation space.

Animated video game adaptations have become a popular trend recently, with Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft, Arcane: League of Legends, and Castlevania: Nocturne being the medium of choice for game publishers to bring their popular IPs to life on screen. CD Projekt Red’s sci-fi RPG Cyberpunk 2077 had a rocky road after its initial launch in 2020, but one element that helped regain faith in the project was its excellent anime adaptation, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners. The series was set in the game’s world of Night City, following a street kid named David Martinez who becomes a black-market mercenary known as an edgerunner. Cyberpunk: Edgerunners received a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes and was beloved by fans, bringing a new level of interest to Cyberpunk 2077.

How Cyberpunk Edgerunners Improves 2077’s Depiction of Night City

The Cyberpunk 2077 world’s new anime, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, puts dystopian capitalism on full display and makes Night City the main character.

CD Projekt Red Confirms Second Cyberpunk 2077 Animation

While the future of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners may be uncertain, the outlook for Cyberpunk 2077 on-screen is looking bright. CD Projekt Red’s Chief Financial Officer, Piotr Nielubowicz, announced at the company’s recent quarterly earnings results meeting (via VGC) that the company is working on another animation project with Netflix, set in the Cyberpunk 2077 universe.

I’m also very happy to announce that we’re working on another animation project set in the Cyberpunk universe, which will be released on Netflix.

Nielubowicz did not provide any further details on the animated project, but the company previously said Cyberpunk: Edgerunners was intended to be a standalone project with Studio Trigger, suggesting that this may not necessarily be another season of the beloved anime. Netflix had hinted at another Cyberpunk 2077 collaboration during Geeked Week earlier this year, saying simply “Return to Night City”, but provided no further details on the story or any of the creatives involved. It seems like the new animation project that Nielubowicz discussed could be what the Netflix teaser was hinting at. Cyberpunk: Edgerunners spent four weeks in Netflix’s Global Top 10 charts upon release and helped boost sales of Cyberpunk 2077 to over 20 million copies. It’s no surprise that CD Projekt Red would want to continue riding this wave by investing in new animated projects that will maintain the audience’s interest while the company works on a sequel to the game.

A Cyberpunk 2077 Live-Action Project Is Also In Development

CD Projekt Red also provided an update on the live-action adaptation of Cyberpunk 2077 that was announced in 2023. Back then, the company revealed it was working with Anonymous Content on bringing a live-action title based on the Cyberpunk 2077 IP to life and was looking for the right story to adapt. During the most recent earnings report (via GameSpot), CD Projekt Red revealed the live-action Cyberpunk 2077 adaptation is still in development but has seen progression in the past 12 months and could be shopped to potential studios within the next year. Based on this, the live-action adaptation is still a few years away from release.

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is streaming on Netflix.

Cyberpunk 2077 is an open-world action-adventure from the creators of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, CD Projekt Red.
Set in Night City, a megalopolis obsessed with power, glamour and body modification, you play as V, a mercenary outlaw going after a one-of-a-kind implant that is the key to immortality.
Upgraded with next-gen in mind and featuring free additional content, customize your character and playstyle as you take on jobs, build a reputation, and unlock upgrades.
The relationships you forge and the choices you make will shape the story and the world around you. Legends are made here. What will yours be?

Franchise: Cyberpunk
Released: December 10, 2020
Engine: REDengine 4
ESRB: M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Nudity, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content, Use of Drugs and Alcohol
How Long To Beat: 25 Hours
Steam Deck Compatibility: yes
X|S Optimized: Xbox Series X|S players can also download Update 2.1 and enjoy all the new content available in the game
PS Plus Availability: N/A
OpenCritic Rating: Strong
Cross Save: yes
Cross-Platform Play: ps, xbox, pc