CD Projekt’s Cyberpunk 2077 Loremaster Confirms Year Edgerunners 2 Is Set, Sparking Fan Speculation About Canon Endings
CD Projekt Red’s loremaster Patrick Mills has officially confirmed that Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Season 2 is set in 2078, settling fan speculation about the anime sequel’s canonical timeline. According to Mills, the season takes place shortly after the conclusion of Cyberpunk 2077’s main story, specifically following the player character’s final meeting with Hanako at the in-game location Embers.
The confirmation comes after Mills noticed widespread misconceptions among early reviewers who assumed Season 2 was set before the events of the 2077 video game. In a post on Bluesky, Mills clarified the timeline, emphasizing that “time doesn’t stop in Cyberpunk,” indicating the story progresses forward from the game’s ending rather than serving as a prequel.
This revelation has implications for how the anime canon relates to Cyberpunk 2077’s multiple endings. Since the game features several different conclusion paths, Mills’ statement that Season 2 follows the Hanako ending suggests the anime may be building on a specific ending variant as its canonical continuation.
Mills’ clarification addresses confusion that emerged during the show’s initial reception, with the loremaster choosing to provide definitive timeline answers after the series’ full release rather than earlier.