Cyberpunk Edgerunners Season 2 Set for 2078 – Canon Impact Confirmed [Leak]

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Season 2 is officially set in the year 2078, taking place after the events of Cyberpunk 2077, as confirmed by CD Projekt Red loremaster Patrick Mills on Bluesky. The announcement clarifies fan speculation that the sequel occurs post‑game, aligning narrative timelines and hinting at Arasaka’s reduced influence. According to verified reports from IGN Articles, Mills posted that many fans mistakenly believed Season 2 would precede 2077, but the lore now confirms a post‑game setting. This timing suggests the anime will explore the aftermath of the game's climax, including new corporate dynamics and character arcs. The clarification also impacts future DLC roadmaps, as developers can now build content that references Edgerunners plot points. For deeper market insight, see our recent analysis of cyber‑punk asset liquidity [Project Helix Price $1,200‑$1,800 Forecast [Report] – Xbox 2028](/news/project-helix-price-report) and the broader implications for digital collectibles.