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CDPR Reined In Cyberpunk Edgerunners S2's Wildest Ideas
30 Oct
Summary
- Studio Trigger proposed destroying Night City and Arasaka multiple times.
- CD Projekt Red intervened to preserve the Cyberpunk franchise's lore.
- Season two explored events after Cyberpunk 2077, introducing new powers.
Studio Trigger, known for its bold storytelling, proposed radical ideas for Cyberpunk Edgerunners season two that concerned CD Projekt Red (CDPR). The animation studio frequently suggested destroying major elements of the Cyberpunk universe, including Night City and Arasaka. CDPR intervened to maintain the franchise's established lore, balancing creative freedom with narrative integrity.
Showrunner Bartosz Sztybor and executive producer Saya Elder revealed these discussions, noting that CDPR aimed for a "Yes, and" approach but found some proposals "lore-breaking." Season two, set in 2078, explored events after Cyberpunk 2077, introducing powerful new character abilities and a massive creature. These developments pushed the series' action but also raised questions about character power levels within the franchise.
CDPR's decisions underscore their commitment to protecting the broader Cyberpunk universe, even as creative teams push for experimental directions. This comes as CDPR develops the Cyberpunk 2077 sequel, with potential to explore new cities alongside a plague-affected Chicago, though its connection to Edgerunners season two's events remains to be seen.
