Cyberpunk 2077 Is Getting a Big Update This Week
CD Projekt Red announced a Cyberpunk 2077 update tied to the Netflix release of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2, detailing new content and a livestream.
CD Projekt Red announced a new update for Cyberpunk 2077, titled the Edgerunners 2 Update or Update 2.5, to coincide with the release of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 on Netflix. The update will include content inspired by the anime and additional features, though specifics remain undisclosed. CD Projekt Red described the update as a celebration of the new series, which serves as a standalone sequel to the 2022 Edgerunners anime. The publisher has not revealed further details beyond the announcement.
The update will launch on October 22 for PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X, with the Nintendo Switch 2 version arriving later. CD Projekt Red will host a livestream on Wednesday at 11 a.m. EDT to discuss the update’s contents, which can be viewed on Twitch, YouTube, and Steam. Players may choose to wait for the stream or experience the update immediately upon release. The update marks another collaboration between the game and its animated counterpart, expanding the shared universe.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 follows a new cast navigating the violent and cybernetically enhanced world of Night City. The series explores themes of vengeance and redemption through characters including a veteran edgerunner, a young cinephile, a chrome-obsessed delinquent, and a Snake Nation netrunner. The first season, released in 2022, chronicled the rise and fall of David Martinez, whose overuse of cybernetic implants led to his downfall. The second season continues the franchise’s storytelling within the same dystopian setting.
Polygon’s Ryan Epps previewed the first episode of Edgerunners 2 at Anime Expo, praising its visual and auditory presentation. Epps described the series as a fresh take on the Cyberpunk universe, highlighting its vibrant colors, dynamic framing, and impactful sound design. The anime’s connection to Cyberpunk 2077 reinforces the shared lore and expands the franchise’s narrative reach. Players and viewers can engage with the update and the new season starting October 22.