Cyberpunk: Edgerunners II Showrunner Clarifies Stance on Game Endings

Since the debut of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners II, fans have been scouring the series for hints about the fate of V, the protagonist from CD Projekt Red’s Cyberpunk 2077. Because the new season is set after the events of the game, rumors have swirled regarding whether the anime confirms a specific canon ending to the player’s journey. However, showrunner Bartosz Sztybor has moved to shut down these theories.

In an interview reported by Kotaku, Sztybor addressed the speculation surrounding a brief background appearance in the show that some viewers interpreted as a cameo from the default version of V. According to the showrunner, this was not intended to be a definitive confirmation of V’s status. “We don’t want to set a canon ending,” Sztybor stated, noting that the production team worked closely with the lore experts to ensure the anime reflects the state of the world without invalidating any of the multiple endings available to players in the RPG.

Setting the state of the world

Rather than picking a “true” ending, the show aims to suggest the general aftermath of the game’s events while leaving the specific fates of major characters ambiguous. Sztybor explained that the only concrete canon information moving forward is that the Arasaka corporation has been weakened by the events of the game. This shift in power provides a narrative foundation for the show’s setting without requiring it to reconcile the vastly different outcomes caused by player choices.

While the anime avoids confirming V’s fate, it has notably omitted certain characters—like Rogue—who can meet their end during the game, effectively removing them from the board to avoid contradicting potential player experiences. This approach suggests a commitment to preserving the “quantum state” of the game’s various conclusions.

Why it matters

For players, this news serves as a major relief, as it confirms that CD Projekt Red intends to honor the agency of those who poured hours into shaping the story of Night City. If the show had canonized a specific ending, it would have effectively rendered every other player’s choices as “wrong,” which could have soured the community’s connection to the franchise.

Looking ahead, this philosophy will be a major point of interest for the fanbase as development continues on the next entry in the Cyberpunk series. Players will be watching closely to see if CD Projekt Red can maintain this balance, ensuring that the legacy of V’s journey remains personal to every player, regardless of which path they ultimately chose in the game.