Anime Expo 2026, to be held on July 4th, will be the stage for the first trailer of Edgerunners 2, the second season of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners. This installment is presented as an independent story, centered on revenge and redemption, with a darker and bloodier tone than its predecessor. It will consist of 10 episodes on Netflix, although a confirmed release date is not yet available.
Graphics Engine: How the new rendering powers violence in Night City 🎮
Studio Trigger has confirmed that Edgerunners 2 uses an updated version of its rendering engine, optimized for dynamic lighting and real-time particles. This allows for smoother and more detailed combat scenes, with blood and destruction effects that leverage current hardware. The animation maintains the characteristic 2D style but integrates volumetric shadows and improved reflections. The developers point out that the goal is to convey the rawness of the cyberpunk world without falling into technical excesses that distract from the narrative.
Spoiler: The new protagonist dies in the trailer, but returns via monthly subscription 💀
Of course, the trailer will show a character suffering a brutal death in the first few seconds. But don't worry, because in Night City, death is just a bureaucratic formality. According to leaks, the new protagonist will be resurrected thanks to a premium subscription implant, with a monthly fee and penalty for early cancellation. Something like health insurance, but with more chrome and less paperwork.