We right here at CD PROJEKT RED are so excited for the launch of the Edgerunners Update — and with our first-ever anime Cyberpunk: Edgerunners coming sizzling on its heels (September thirteenth!), we thought this could be the proper time to share some further insights about what the 2 releases have in widespread. Trust me, it’s extra than simply the identify.

In Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, we first meet David Martinez when he’s only a down-on-his-luck avenue child peddling black market braindances (XBDs) to assist him and his mom Gloria get by. Her vibrant yellow jacket — which is handed right down to David — turns into a visible cornerstone of the anime, so it’s no shock that we selected to incorporate it within the newest replace.

Franchise & Lore Designer Patrick Mills, who labored on deciding on the objects that might make it from the anime into Cyberpunk 2007, agrees: 

“David’s jacket was an obvious choice, as it’s an iconic element of the anime that has a lot of meaning to it. We’re excited for people to pick up the item in-game and feel connected to the story of the anime in a tactile way. For people who haven’t seen the anime, I hope they enjoy it as a cool new jacket to wear around town and pose with in Photo Mode, but for people who watch the anime and know the backstory, it’s my hope that it’s another bridge between the world of the show and the world of the game.”

This Legendary stage merchandise turns into a fair larger catch due to the introduction of the Wardrobe, our transmog system. Dropping a chunk of trendy gear for one thing with higher armor at all times hurts, however now gamers can gown for the darkish future with out sacrificing their builds.

The jacket isn’t the one factor left mendacity round after David’s explosive and bloody time in Night City. Players can even uncover a brand new weapon — a shotgun named “Guts” that packs a robust real-world punch due to DualSense’s Adaptive Triggers performance launched within the earlier next-gen replace. Combining the 2 worlds in a considerate and natural method, from the merchandise descriptions to the dialogue, was on the forefront of our minds as we deliberate this replace.

Writer Rafał Babraj was clear about his method from the start:

“We wanted to embed the characters and story from the anime in our game as immersively as possible, and I think we found a cool narrative way of doing that. But we also wanted to make it a bit mysterious, teasing just enough of the anime to ignite the curiosity of players and push them to discover what happened to David and his crew in Cyberpunk: Edgerunners. We took into consideration the personalities of the anime characters and tried to reflect that in the way they communicate in-game, or in the descriptions of the items that belonged to them.”

Babraj additionally teased that, “These may be two different stories, but V and David actually have a lot in common — what exactly that is, players and viewers will have to discover for themselves!”

Players can even anticipate a brand-new quest, one which results in David’s jacket and ties the 2 worlds collectively correctly. Quest Director Paweł Sasko labored along with his workforce to guarantee that the sport and anime match collectively:

“Cyberpunk 2077 and Cyberpunk: Edgerunners share the same, fascinating, dystopian world, but there are obvious differences in the graphic style of the two, so we had to come up with exciting and logical solutions on how to tie them together. I asked Expert Quest Designer Danisz Markiewicz to watch the anime and pitch narrative solutions that would build upon the story told in Edgerunners and connect it well with the game. He proposed to go the braindance route and in fact use a clip from the anime in the game! I loved that solution and we started exploring our options on how to pull it off. Thanks to a few other devs, our partners at Netflix, and an extra pinch of creativity, we made it a reality. The braindance itself contains two small secrets and I’m curious to read online when our players uncover it.”

When it got here to creating the hyperlinks between the 2 tales, the method wasn’t only a one-way avenue, however one thing natural and collaborative. In Sasko’s phrases:

“Studio Trigger did an incredible job of making Night City really come to life in the anime, and those who know the game well can easily recognize where key events take place. What I find fascinating is that at first Trigger was inspired by the game, and then we became inspired by their remarkable work as we set out to enrich the game in the Edgerunners Update. That’s why the placement of the braindance, gear, and all the other small events throughout the quest are tied to the storyline of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners very deliberately and intentionally. The quest was designed to be an expression of gratitude from us to fans of Cyberpunk 2077 and the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners anime.”

The anime-related content material we’ve highlighted right here is simply the tip of the iceberg on the subject of the Edgerunners Update. There’s lots extra in retailer for avid gamers, like a playable Roach Race mini-game, further weapons, quests, and the flexibility to pose Nibbles in Photo Mode. For the complete listing of options, go to the web site — and be taught extra in regards to the anime right here. Or higher but, soar into the sport and verify all the things out for your self!

Cyberpunk 2077 is offered by way of the PlayStation Store for PS4 and PS5 at a worth of $49.99.