Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 peels back its mystery cast in new look, and we're convinced this is Night City's latest hero

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One year on from its announcement, we finally have a glimpse of what could be the main character of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2.

As spotted at the Annecy Animation Festival by Nexus Point News, the new look at the second season of Studio Trigger's Netflix animated anthology features a young blonde protagonist holding a camcorder.

It's still early days, but we're convinced the unnamed character is replacing David as Cyberpunk: Edgerunners' lead. Why? Well, apart from obvious spoiler reasons, the very first announcement video for the new season focused on a gang of silhouettes. At its centre was one diminutive figure that looked suspiciously similar to what was unveiled at Annecy.

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"I’m super happy and proud to announce that Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 is in production, CD Projekt Red franchise creative director Bartosz Sztybor wrote on Twitter last year. "I’m writing, producing and showrunning, so be prepared for sadness!!"

All we know right now is there will be a "different crew and new standalone story set in Night City."

David actor Zach Aguilar previously told GamesRadar+ he has spoken to CD Projekt Red about the franchise's future but "truly" doesn't know if that involves his character.

Those desperate for more from the streets of Night City will be heartened by the fact that Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 has its own panel at next month's Anime Expo. Expect more story, character, and setting teases there as we get ready to return to the streets of Night City.

A Cyberpunk 2077 sequel is also in the works at CD Projekt Red.

For more, check out our guide to new PS5 games and new anime just over the horizon.

Bradley Russell
Bradley Russell
Senior Entertainment Writer

I'm the Senior Entertainment Writer here at GamesRadar+, focusing on news, features, and interviews with some of the biggest names in film and TV. On-site, you'll find me marveling at Marvel and providing analysis and room temperature takes on the newest films, Star Wars and, of course, anime. Outside of GR, I love getting lost in a good 100-hour JRPG, Warzone, and kicking back on the (virtual) field with Football Manager. My work has also been featured in OPM, FourFourTwo, and Game Revolution.

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