Patrick Mills Confirms Timeline for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2, Igniting Fan Theories on Game Endings

Patrick Mills, the loremaster at CD Projekt Red, has officially announced the year in which Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 occurs, prompting fans to ponder its significance regarding the conclusion of Cyberpunk 2077. In a post on Bluesky, Mills clarified that the second season is set in 2078, shortly after players encounter Hanako at Embers in Cyberpunk 2077. He noted, "A lot of people are mistakenly thinking that Season 2 happens before 2077, but that's not the case; it takes place in 2078. Time progresses in the Cyberpunk universe." Previously, Mills had addressed some misconceptions he noticed in early critiques of the series but chose to wait until its release to clarify the timeline. In Edgerunners Season 2, the influence of the powerful corporation Arasaka appears diminished compared to its role during the events of Cyberpunk 2077, suggesting that the anime is indeed set after the game's storyline. While there are many details to explore, Mills prefers not to spoil the narrative for fans. With the confirmation that Edgerunners 2 occurs just one year following Cyberpunk 2077, fans are speculating about the implications for the game's plot. Some theorize that this timeline supports certain endings as canon, while others argue it might indicate that specific endings are not canonical. However, the narrative of Edgerunners 2 does not necessitate CD Projekt to make definitive decisions about canon, similar to how Bethesda approaches canon in relation to the Fallout series and the Amazon TV adaptation. The Cyberpunk universe is poised for further expansion, especially with Cyberpunk 2 currently in development, although details about its setting and timeline remain undisclosed. Additionally, a live-action film based on Cyberpunk 2077 is underway, but CD Projekt has indicated that it will not simply retell the game’s story. Before these new ventures, fans can anticipate a surprise update themed around Edgerunners 2 for Cyberpunk 2077 this week. CD Projekt has announced that this update will introduce cyberware customization options and a new dual-wielding gameplay style. A similar update was released to coincide with the first season of Edgerunners, which included a short quest allowing players to find the iconic yellow jacket worn by the protagonist of Season 1. The new update is expected to bring its own set of exciting surprises when it launches on October 22. More information regarding the Edgerunners 2 update will be shared today, October 21, 2026, during a special episode of REDstreams.