Cyberpunk: Edgerunners creator says season 1 was a “happy ending” because it could have ended “so much worse” for David
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Cyberpunk: Edgerunners originator Bartosz Sztybor has a fiery perspective on his own creation: the conclusion of season 1, which shattered our hearts into countless fragments, is a “joyful ending” in his viewpoint.
“When individuals discuss season one and the finale, the sorrow, and label it a ‘poor ending’ – For me, it represents a joyful conclusion,” Sztybor remarks.
As a (painful) reminder, the inaugural season of Edgerunners concludes in a harsh manner: the overwhelming majority of Maine’s crew perishes, including Maine himself. Beloved character Rebecca is eliminated by an unwavering Adam Smasher, before protagonist David – who had aspirations of traveling to the moon with Lucy – procured just sufficient time for the remaining duo to escape, prior to being slain by Arasaka’s enforcer.
“I mean, in some way, because it could have terminated in a far worse manner,” Sztybor clarifies, possibly alluding to prior remarks concerning how an alternate fate for David could have turned him into an inadvertent pawn for Asaka.
“Several of the characters, they are tragic figures. So it was unavoidable for them to experience a different result. But ultimately, it is in some way a joyful conclusion.”
While Night City was never intended to be a paradise, Sztybor also cautions that, fundamentally, his perspective on the Cyberpunk setting remains unchanged as he plans the second season.
“I don’t believe my worldview has altered significantly since drafting season two,” Sztybor asserts.
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Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 centers around a brand new ensemble of characters, featuring veteran edgerunner Weak Kingsley, nomad D., chrome-enhanced Talia, and Roman, a child eager to film on the streets of Night City. Will they shatter our hearts again?
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 is set to premiere on October 20.
For additional details, check out the upcoming anime arriving this year.
