The overwhelming universe of ‘Cyberpunk 2077’ continues to grow. This time, from the headquarters of CD Projekt RED, its managers reveal that they are already working on a new animated series for Netflix based on the famous video game. After the success of ‘Cyberpunk: Edgerunners‘, an anime that has earned the applause of both video game fans and anime lovers, the new production promises to continue the exploration of the dangerous criminal world of Night City.
Cyberpunk 2077 expands
The person responsible for announcing this interaction with the audiovisual world has been Piotr Nielubowicz, financial director of CD Projekt RED, who also confirms that the project will reach Netflix. However, still Not many details about the plot have been revealed. or the format. The only thing that is known so far is that it will be completely animated, keeping alive the visual style and energy of ‘Cyberpunk: Edgerunners’ which, in the same way as the previous series, will take us back to the bustling and corrupt Night City.
The only thing we know for sure, for now, is that a short teaser, presented during the GeekedWeek from Netflix, suggests the phrase “Return to Night City”, which suggests that we will be able to immerse ourselves in this characteristic setting again. In any case, this phrase and the ‘Cyberpunk 2077’ logo leave the doors open to many questions, and fans of the anime and the video game are already speculating about whether this will be a continuation of ‘Edgerunners’ or if, on the contrary, It will be a totally new story within the same universe.
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Edgerunners Legacy
The indelible mark that ‘Cyberpunk: Edgerunners’ has left on the video game universe is undoubted. The series, produced by the Japanese studio Studio Triggertold the story of a young man named David, who finds himself overwhelmed in the dangerous life of this bustling technological city, fighting to survive in a world of violence and crossed interests. At the time of its premiere, critics applauded the combination of a moving narrative, very strong action and a unique visual style, making it one of the most watched animated series in recent years.
This success has generated great expectations about the new production, especially considering the affection that ‘Edgerunners’ fans have for the city and its characters. However, although Studio Trigger has no plans to continue with the first season, the possibility of new stories being explored or shared in this same universe keeps interest very high.
There is also no confirmed information about the animation team that will be in charge of this new project. However, given the success of the previous project, it is possible that some of Studio Trigger’s creatives will remain involved, or that a new line of collaboration will be formed that manages to capture the essence of this complex universe.
What can you expect from the series?
Although specific details have not yet been revealed, we can expect it to maintain a high level of quality. Fans of the saga will likely see more of the elements that have made the franchise so attractive: future technology, ethical conflicts, power struggles, and the stark depiction of a society ruled by corruption.
In any case, it seems that Netflix continues to bet on the universe of ‘Cyberpunk 2077’, a world that has proven to have much more to offer. The promise of new stories, more characters, and a deeper look at Night City’s conflicts are great calling cards. Meanwhile, the wait to learn more details about the plot and format continues to generate great interest.