What Edgerunners 2's V Cameo Means for Cyberpunk Canon
Players can continue to treat their chosen ending as valid, while future comics may finally provide a definitive post-game world state.
Players can continue to treat their chosen ending as valid, while future comics may finally provide a definitive post-game world state.
Key points - Showrunner Bartosz Sztybor says there is currently no canon ending to Cyberpunk 2077. - Edgerunners season 2 features a scene with an Arasaka shortlist that includes a possible female V. - Sztybor says that moment is left for interpretation and the dialogue is important. - The show is set in 2078 but deliberately avoids confirming any game ending. - Sztybor hints that future comic books may reveal the state of the world.
Timeline - Recent REDStreams event: CD Projekt Red revealed Studio Trigger wanted to destroy Night City in Edgerunners 2, but the request was denied. - Edgerunners season 2: A scene shows an Arasaka shortlist with David Martinez and a possible female V, sparking canon speculation. - Future: Sztybor suggests comic books and other media may reveal the state of the world after Cyberpunk 2077.
FAQ
Q: Is female V canon in Cyberpunk 2077? A: No, the showrunner says it's left for interpretation. The scene with the Arasaka shortlist is intentionally ambiguous.
Q: Does Edgerunners 2 confirm a canon ending for Cyberpunk 2077? A: No, the show deliberately avoids setting a canon ending to keep all player choices viable.
Q: Will we ever learn the canon ending? A: Maybe in future comic books. The showrunner hinted that the state of the world may be revealed in comics and other media.
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