MOVIE & TV NEWS · OCTOBER 20, 2026
Night City is back: Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 arrives with every episode — and Cyberpunk 2077 gets another free update
CD PROJEKT RED and Studio TRIGGER have launched a standalone ten-episode anime on Netflix. The studio has also dated Update 2.5 for October 22.
Netflix: 10 episodes available today · Game update: October 22
The Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 Netflix release is here: all ten episodes premiered on October 20, 2026, and are available to stream immediately. CD PROJEKT RED confirmed the release in a same-day announcement, marking the return of its collaboration with Japanese animation studio TRIGGER. It is a new, standalone story set in Night City rather than a direct continuation of David Martinez’s journey.
The company paired the launch with a second announcement: Cyberpunk 2077 is receiving the free Edgerunners 2 Update, version 2.5, on October 22. The update will bring anime-inspired items and other features to the game. A REDstreams showcase on October 21 will explain more of the details before the patch goes live.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 Netflix release: all 10 episodes out now
| Anime release | October 20, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Episode count | 10 episodes, released together |
| Where to watch | Netflix exclusively (subscription required) |
| Studios | CD PROJEKT RED and TRIGGER |
| Director | Kai Ikarashi |
| Showrunner | Bartosz Sztybor |
| Game update | Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.5, October 22 |
This is a complete-season drop, not a weekly rollout. According to CD PROJEKT RED’s October 20 press release, both Cyberpunk: Edgerunners and Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 are exclusive to Netflix. Availability still depends on having an active subscription and a supported region.
A fresh crew, a new Night City story
The original Edgerunners series followed David Martinez through Night City’s violent world of mercenary work and cybernetic enhancements. Its successor keeps the city and the emotional stakes but introduces a different group of protagonists. According to the studio, the new show explores revenge and redemption through people with competing dreams and motivations.
The ensemble includes Weak Kingsley, a once-renowned edgerunner struggling after his fall from prominence; Roman, a young film enthusiast; Talia, a character drawn toward increasingly extreme cyberware; and D., a nomad netrunner with a personal mission. Their lives intersect in a city where reputation, survival and the price of ambition are never straightforward.
Kai Ikarashi directs the new installment, while Kanno Ichigo leads character design. Bartosz Sztybor returns as showrunner, writer and producer, with Masahiko Otsuka also part of the creative team. The new series can be approached on its own, though familiarity with the first season and Cyberpunk 2077 adds context to Night City’s culture.
For a deeper discussion of the characters, production and connections to the first installment, read our existing Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 review. This news report focuses on what changed today: the Netflix launch and the newly announced game update.
Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.5: release date and platforms
CD PROJEKT RED has scheduled the free Edgerunners 2 Update (version 2.5) for Thursday, October 22, 2026, on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. A Nintendo Switch 2 version is expected to follow later; the company has not given the same release date for that edition.
The studio has confirmed content inspired by the second anime installment and additional gameplay features. In a separate official REDstreams announcement, it specifically mentioned cyberware customization and a new dual-wielding playstyle. Those are developer statements, not speculative leaks.
A closer look is scheduled for October 21 at 5 p.m. CEST, via REDstreams on Twitch, YouTube and Steam. The official patch notes are also expected that day. Until those notes appear, detailed feature lists circulating online should be treated cautiously.
Why the double announcement matters
The coordinated release brings two branches of Cyberpunk’s universe together without making them dependent on one another. Viewers can enter Night City through TRIGGER’s animation, while players will get fresh anime-linked material in Cyberpunk 2077 two days later. For CD PROJEKT RED, it is another way to keep the franchise active beyond its existing game storyline.
It is also an unusual opportunity for newcomers. All ten episodes can be watched in one sitting or at any pace, and the second anime is designed as a standalone story. That said, the game update is not required to understand the show, and subscribing to Netflix is not required to receive the free Cyberpunk 2077 patch on supported game platforms.
Anyone waiting specifically for the full changelog will have more concrete information after the October 21 livestream. The announced release dates are confirmed, but individual features can still receive clarifications before rollout.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 — frequently asked questions
Is Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 available now?
Yes. CD PROJEKT RED confirmed that all ten episodes premiered on Netflix on October 20, 2026.
How many episodes are in the second series?
Ten episodes, released as a full season rather than week by week.
Do I need to watch the first series?
The second installment tells a standalone story with new protagonists. Watching the original adds background about Night City.
When is Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.5 coming out?
October 22, 2026, on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. A Nintendo Switch 2 release follows later.
Will the Edgerunners 2 update be free?
Yes. CD PROJEKT RED describes Update 2.5 as a free update for Cyberpunk 2077.
When will the new patch notes be published?
The studio plans to share details and patch notes on October 21, alongside a REDstreams presentation.
News updated October 20, 2026. Primary sources: CD PROJEKT RED’s release announcement, official REDstreams notice, and Netflix Tudum. Promotional artwork © rights holders.