Cyberpunk loremaster confirms Edgerunners 2 year despite spoiler warning
In the sprawling, neon-drenched world of Night City, where time is often a malleable concept, the timeline of the Cyberpunk universe just got a significant update. CD Projekt Red has finally shed some light on the elusive chronology of the acclaimed anime, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners.
Long before this clarification, fans had been speculating whether the second season would be set before or after the established year of 2077. However, Patrick Mills, the loremaster behind the project, stepped in to settle the debate with a definitive answer. He confirmed that the events of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Season 2 is set in 2078.
Mills explained that this shift is crucial because, in the reality of Night City, time does not adhere to conventional stops. “Moving things forward, time doesn’t stop in Cyberpunk,” Mills clarified. This means the narrative is allowed to progress beyond the established milestones, weaving a history where temporal boundaries are fluid.
While the timeline is now explicit, the mystery of how the narrative arrived at this point remains deliciously woven into the lore. The clues pointing to this later setting have long been present, though previously unspoken. These subtle narrative hints include details regarding Arasaka’s standing in Night City—likely a consequence of the player’s actions in Cyberpunk 2077—the duplication of elements seen in Soulkiller, and the general passage of time since David’s initial journey in Season 1, which occurred around 2076.
Even the creators of the show hinted at the complexity of the timeline, teasing that there are details within the story that hold the answers, but choosing not to make a definitive statement before now. Instead of requiring deep narrative excavation by fans, CD Projekt Red has simply spelled out the sequence for the community.
This focus on deep, layered history aligns perfectly with CD Projekt Red’s ongoing commitment to world-building. This temporal depth is further reflected in the development of future projects, such as the codenamed Project Orion, which is currently in development, though the precise placement of this new game within the timeline remains a tantalizing secret.
Meanwhile, the core experience of Night City continues to evolve. The base game Cyberpunk 2077 has also seen expansions, including content from Edgerunners Season 2, which introduced exciting gameplay additions, such as the ability to dual-wield weapons. This continuous expansion proves that the story of Night City is far from over—it’s just getting started.
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