Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Episode 1 May 2026
The anime's success led to the "Edgerunners Update" (Patch 1.6) for the Cyberpunk 2077 game, which added several features inspired by the show:
The story follows David, who lives in a rundown apartment with his overworked mother. After a series of tragic events leaves him with nothing, David decides to take control of his fate by installing a powerful piece of forbidden military-grade "sandevistan" cyberware.
The series features the vibrant, high-energy animation style characteristic of Studio Trigger . Featured Soundtrack (Episode 1) Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Episode 1
Produced by the acclaimed Japanese animation studio under the supervision of CD Projekt , the first episode of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners , titled " Let You Down ", sets a gritty tone for the series. It introduces David Martinez, a brilliant but impoverished student struggling to survive in the high-tech, low-life metropolis of Night City. Episode 1: "Let You Down" Overview
The update introduced weapons and gear featured in the anime to bridge the gap between the two mediums. The anime's success led to the "Edgerunners Update" (Patch 1
Several locations from the first episode, including David’s apartment and the Arasaka Academy , are explorable in the game world.
The music plays a critical role in establishing the atmosphere of Night City. Key tracks from the first episode include: by Rat Boy "Health" by Major Crimes "Kevin" by Antigama "Let You Down" (Ending Theme) by Dawid Podsiadło Crossover with Cyberpunk 2077 Featured Soundtrack (Episode 1) Produced by the acclaimed
Players can find and equip David's iconic yellow jacket in-game.
