Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is set in the vast, dark world of Cyberpunk 2077, which became an instant hit since it was first launched. This 10-episode series has a tight, self-contained narrative that was an instant audience hit, and its very format as a limited series lent it a certain drive in the narrative.
Edgerunners‘ success opened a new avenue for more animated projects, and they certainly are in the works now. But with such hype announcements there also come some signs of concern among the fans with the future of this franchise.
The Beloved Cyberpunk 2077 Universe Is Getting More Animation Projects
New animation projects are about to flesh out the rich depth and lore of the Cyberpunk 2077 universe, revealed by CD Project Red themselves. There’s no denying that the franchise has been desperately wanting more content set within the dirty, high-tech world of Night City.
"Cyberpunk 2077" creator CDPR revealed that they are planning more Animation Projects set in the Cyberpunk universe!
— Manga Mogura RE (Manga & Anime News) (@MangaMoguraRE) August 29, 2024
Via @IGN
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And now, it’s the success of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners that proved an animated series could boost this genre even further, bringing new perspectives and insights into the characters and their struggles.
Fans would be able to again submerge themselves into the world that they love and feel that delight of discovery that only comes from exploring new aspects of Cyberpunk 2077 lore.
Oversaturation Of Possible Cheap Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Copies Might Ruin The Franchise
Some are concerned that the tide of new animation projects with Cyberpunk: Edgerunners may dilute the uniqueness of the franchise. With so many spinoffs and copies coming down the pipeline, there is a significant risk of oversaturation, whereby the market will get filled by low-quality content incapable of meeting the standards set by the original work.
they’re milking this franchise for all it’s got💀
— zakaria (@togashi_sexual) August 29, 2024
The creators might be taking a huge risk that might ruin the very essence of what made the original loved by its short, sweet, and limited runtime. Eventually, CDPR might over-exploit it, resulting in the watering down of those very stories, characters, and world-building that people have come to love thus far.
The only way to avoid such a fate is to exercise proper restraints with the properties developed from here on, adding meaningful depth and value to the Cyberpunk universe. This will protect the integrity of the franchise, not diluting its core identity. Only time will tell whether the hype of Edgerunners will grow into a long-lasting and esteemed franchise or fall victim to classic oversaturation missteps.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is available to watch on Crunchyroll.
