Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Showrunner Addresses V’s Appearance and Franchise Canon

As the Cyberpunk franchise continues to expand through various media, fans have been questioning the status of V—the protagonist of Cyberpunk 2077—following the release of Edgerunners Season 2. In a recent interview with IGN at the Lucca Comics and Games festival, showrunner Bartosz Sztybor addressed fan theories regarding a potential cameo by V and the overarching canon of the game’s multiple endings.

The mystery of V and game canon

Eagle-eyed viewers noted an image in a data archive scene during Edgerunners Season 2 that bears a striking resemblance to the female version of V. When asked if this was an intentional confirmation of the character’s status, Sztybor maintained that the inclusion was left to interpretation. He emphasized that the production team’s goal is not to prioritize “Easter eggs” or fan service, but to weave a living world where disparate stories exist as self-sufficient narratives.

Regarding the game’s multiple endings, Sztybor confirmed that CD Projekt Red is not declaring any specific ending as the official canon. Instead, the creative team has consulted with the lore department to ensure that the post-game state of the world remains consistent with the various paths players might have chosen. The one major constant confirmed for the post-2077 world state is that Arasaka is weakened, providing a foundation for future stories without invalidating individual player experiences.

Future of the franchise

Looking ahead, Sztybor indicated that while he has ideas for a potential third season, any future production remains contingent on finding the right creative vision and team, much like the process that brought Season 2 to life. He noted that the franchise, which also includes in-development projects like a live-action film and the sequel to Cyberpunk 2077, aims to connect dots for attentive fans through subtle cameos and narrative threads rather than requiring audience members to consume every piece of media to understand the plot.

Why it matters

For players and fans of the Cyberpunk universe, these comments clarify the studio’s approach to franchise building: prioritize standalone quality over rigid, forced continuity. By avoiding a “canon” ending for Cyberpunk 2077, CD Projekt Red ensures that the personal significance of a player’s choices remains intact.

Fans should keep an eye on how these subtle, non-intrusive connections continue to populate upcoming comic books and animated projects. The creative team’s current stance suggests that while the “state of the world” will evolve, they intend to reward observant fans with connective tissue rather than forcing a specific “correct” version of the game’s conclusion onto the wider universe.