"Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2" premiered exclusively on Netflix on October 20. Produced through a collaboration between CD PROJEKT RED and TRIGGER, the anime has received polarized reviews from overseas media and audiences, with its visuals, action sequences, and ending receiving praise, while the multi-protagonist narrative has become a major point of contention.
IGN gave it a score of 90, noting that although this installment doesn't deliver the same impact as its predecessor, it remains an outstanding sci-fi action piece, blending corporate corruption, revenge, intense combat, and violent expression. Reviews collected by Rotten Tomatoes also praised the story driven by multiple core characters, the distinctive animation style, and the ending.
Ready Steady Cut gave it a score of 40 on Metacritic, stating that the multiple storylines weakened the work's overall cohesion, making it difficult for viewers to engage with the characters and plot. Some positive reviews also mentioned that while there are many characters and it takes time to establish connections between the different stories, the later developments and conclusion remain impactful.
At the time of this review summary, the Metacritic user score was 7.8; Rotten Tomatoes reported a 78% Tomatometer based on 9 media reviews, and an Audience Score of 63% from over 100 viewer ratings. Users had mixed opinions on the roles of the multiple protagonists, the connection between the series and the game, character depth, and the pacing of the middle section. Game*Spark gave it a perfect score, praising the humanistic portrayal of characters and the dynamic visual presentation; these scores are subject to change as new reviews are added.