As anticipation builds for the second season of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, fans are already scrutinizing the released trailers for any connections to CD Projekt Red's expansive RPG, Cyberpunk 2077. One player, Twitter user K_a_l_e_n_k_o, has taken this exploration a step further, meticulously recreating scenes from the second season's trailer within the game itself.
Using Cyberpunk 2077's robust photo mode, K_a_l_e_n_k_o has managed to capture in-game shots that are remarkably similar to the trailer's visuals. This endeavor highlights the impressive accuracy of Studio Trigger's adaptation, which has remained faithful to the game's depiction of Night City, down to its smallest details. The recreated scenes include locations such as the area outside the iconic Afterlife bar, the Crescent & Broad fast travel point in Japantown, and the Allen Street fast travel point in Kabuki.
The side-by-side comparisons demonstrate not only the care Studio Trigger invested in maintaining Night City's visual identity but also K_a_l_e_n_k_o's dedication in finding these precise locations and framing the shots perfectly. The upcoming second season is expected to introduce a new cast of characters, a common narrative direction given the fate of the protagonists from the first season. However, it is plausible that the new season could still reference the story of David and Lucy, whose legacy was integrated into Cyberpunk 2077 by CD Projekt Red following the anime's initial release.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners initially served as an accessible entry point into the Cyberpunk franchise for many viewers upon its Netflix debut in 2022. The show's successful adaptation has spurred renewed interest in the game, and such fan activities underscore the strong connection between the anime and its source material. Fans eagerly await further breakdowns of the show's integration with the game world upon its full premiere later this fall.