Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2.5 Brawler Reportedly in Development From CD Projekt and Shantae Studio WayForward
A report from MP1st claims CD Projekt and WayForward, the studio behind Shantae, are developing a 2.5D brawler set in the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners universe, codenamed "Gemini." The project reportedly draws on Edgerunners' popularity as CD Projekt's Cyberpunk 2077 anime spin-off, though it remains in early research and design, meaning any release is likely far off, and CD Projekt declined to comment when approached by IGN.
Details attributed to a former WayForward employee describe Gemini as a "rollback-driven" brawler in the vein of the studio's River City Girls series, and say it has been in development since 2025. Its current status is uncertain, as WayForward reportedly cancelled a separate unannounced game based on an external franchise last year after losing funding, leading to layoffs in September, though it's unclear if that project was Gemini. Regardless, Edgerunners' second season is confirmed for Netflix this autumn, while the video game sequel Cyberpunk 2 remains in early development with around 163 staff as of April and is not expected before 2030.
In short
- WayForward reportedly making a Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2.5D brawler called "Gemini"
- Project still in early research phase; CD Projekt won't comment
- Edgerunners season two lands on Netflix this autumn; Cyberpunk 2 due after 2030
Explained simply
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is an anime series released in 2022, based on CD Projekt's popular video game Cyberpunk 2077. The show unexpectedly became a hit and attracted millions of viewers who enjoyed its story set in the fictional, dystopian city of Night City.
CD Projekt is a major video game developer based in Warsaw, known for creating Cyberpunk 2077 and the acclaimed Witcher series. WayForward is an independent American studio with a strong track record in action games, particularly the Shantae and River City Girls franchises, which makes it a natural fit for developing action-based games in the Cyberpunk universe.
Any game project based on Edgerunners remains highly speculative at this stage. Both studios have other projects in development, and given that such games take years to create, any release would likely be distant even if the project is confirmed.
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