Last checked: 21 October 2026. Spoiler-free, choom.
It dropped all at once. Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 is out now on Netflix: it premiered on Tuesday 20 October 2026, and all 10 episodes landed in one go. Your weekend plans are officially in danger. Here's the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 release date and time, where to watch it legally, who made it and what's new, with zero plot spoilers.
Quick facts (for the impatient)
| Released | Tuesday 20 October 2026 |
| Release time | 12:00 a.m. PDT, which was 09:00 CEST in the Netherlands and central Europe (08:00 BST in the UK, 16:00 JST in Japan) |
| Episodes | 10, all released at once (about 23 minutes each, per Anime News Network) |
| Where to watch | Netflix (exclusive) |
| Studio | TRIGGER, in collaboration with CD PROJEKT RED |
| Director | Kai Ikarashi |
| Story | Standalone, with a new cast of characters |
Why you'll care
- No homework. It's a standalone story with a new crew, so you can start right here.
- The music is stacked. The Cure, Petite Meller and RICO NASTY.
- It's bingeable. Ten episodes of about 23 minutes: a weekend, not a lifelong commitment.
When did Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 come out?
Tuesday 20 October 2026. CD PROJEKT RED's premiere announcement confirms it "officially premiered on Netflix" that day, "with all ten episodes now available to stream".
What time did Edgerunners 2 come out?
At 12:00 a.m. PDT, which was 09:00 CEST in the Netherlands and central Europe, 08:00 BST in the UK and 3:00 a.m. EDT on the US East Coast. TRIGGER announced the start as 16:00 JST on 20 October (the same moment), the official Edgerunners account published a release-timing map the day before, and Netflix Anime posted "NOW PLAYING" right on the hour.
Did all episodes come out at once?
Yes. All 10 episodes went live together ("all in one drop", as the official Edgerunners account put it), just like the first Edgerunners in September 2022. There's no weekly schedule to wait for.
Binge or weekly? Binge. Every episode is already out. Start on Friday night and keep Saturday free.
How many episodes does Edgerunners 2 have?
Ten. Netflix, CD PROJEKT RED and the official site all describe it as a standalone 10-episode series, the same length as the first season.
Is Edgerunners season 2 on Netflix only?
Yes. Edgerunners season 2 is a Netflix exclusive, like the original, and both seasons stream only on Netflix. It isn't on Crunchyroll, HIDIVE or anywhere else legally. Any site offering it for free is piracy.
- Watch on Netflix: Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2
- Netflix's announcement on Tudum: A New Crew Runs Night City
There's both a Japanese and an English voice cast (see below). Netflix hasn't published a full list of subtitle and dub languages, so check the audio and subtitle menu in the Netflix app for what's offered in your country.
Who made Edgerunners 2?
- Studio: TRIGGER, the team behind Little Witch Academia, Delicious in Dungeon, Promare and the first Edgerunners.
- Co-creator: CD PROJEKT RED, the studio behind Cyberpunk 2077.
- Director: Kai Ikarashi. He was a storyboard artist, animation director and animator on the first series, and Anime News Network reports this is his directorial debut.
- Lead character designer: Ichigo Kanno.
- Story: Bartosz Sztybor (CD PROJEKT RED; showrunner, story writer and producer, and a Hugo Award winner) and scriptwriter Masahiko Otsuka, both returning from the first series.
Voice cast: who's who
The official site and the Edgerunners X account announced the main cast in June. Japanese / English:
| Character | Japanese | English |
|---|---|---|
| Weak Kingsley | Kentarō Tone | Clancy Brown |
| D | Kōki Uchiyama | Nazeeh Tarsha |
| Roman Carax | Momoka Terasawa | Valeria Rodriguez |
| Talia Yang | Akari Kitō | Kimoy Lee |
Music
- Opening: "10:15 Saturday Night" by The Cure
- Ending: "Watson" by Petite Meller
- Rapper RICO NASTY wrote and performed "YOU CAN'T RUN FROM ME" for the anime. It plays in the second teaser.
The opening and ending were revealed at the Anime Expo panel in July and confirmed by the official Edgerunners X account. Since 21 October, the official soundtrack and score are on the major music streaming services, according to the official Edgerunners account.
What's new in Edgerunners 2? (no spoilers)
According to Netflix and CD PROJEKT RED:
- It's set in the same Night City as Cyberpunk 2077, with an all-new cast of characters and voice actors.
- It uses a reimagined animation style.
- Netflix's official description calls it "a raw chronicle of redemption and revenge".
CD PROJEKT RED describes four intertwining leads: a veteran edgerunner, a young cinephile, a chrome-obsessed delinquent and a Snake Nation netrunner. The official site introduces Weak, a washed-up cyberpunk legend living without chrome, and D, a nomad netrunner on a path of revenge. That's the official setup, and that's where we stop.
Episode 1 had an early premiere screening at Anime Expo in Los Angeles on 3 July 2026.
Do I need to watch the first season? No. It's officially a standalone story. The first season is 10 episodes on Netflix if you want the background.
Mira's take: New crew, reimagined look, standalone story: this is a fresh run at Night City, not a lap of honour. A washed-up legend and a netrunner out for revenge? Exactly my kind of pairing.
Finished it already? Our list of anime like Cyberpunk: Edgerunners has 10 spoiler-free picks, with where to stream each one in the Netherlands, the UK and the US.
Bonus round: the Edgerunners 2 Update for Cyberpunk 2077
On premiere day, CD PROJEKT RED also announced a free Edgerunners 2 Update (Update 2.5) for Cyberpunk 2077, with content inspired by the anime. CD PROJEKT RED scheduled it for 22 October 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with the Nintendo Switch 2 version following shortly after, and said more details and the patch notes would come on 21 October.
FAQ: quick answers
When did Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 come out?
Tuesday 20 October 2026, on Netflix.
What time did Edgerunners 2 come out in Europe?
At 09:00 CEST on 20 October in the Netherlands and central Europe (08:00 BST in the UK). That's 12:00 a.m. PDT in the US, so Europe got it over breakfast.
Are all Edgerunners 2 episodes out?
Yes. All 10 episodes were released at once on 20 October 2026, so binge away.
Is Edgerunners 2 a sequel to the first season?
Not directly. It's a standalone story in the same world, with new characters and a new cast, so jump straight in.
Is Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 on Crunchyroll?
No. It's exclusive to Netflix, the only legal place to watch it.
