Cyberpunk: Edgerunners was reportedly being turned into a 2.5D brawler by CD Projekt Red and Shantae studio WayForward, but its fate is uncertain
Reports indicate CD Projekt Red and WayForward collaborated on a secret Cyberpunk: Edgerunners project that may now face an uncertain future.
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A 2.5D brawler title based on the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners franchise is reportedly under development as a joint project between CD Projekt Red and Shantae developer WayForward. The title is described as an online multiplayer spin-off, marking an expansion of the Cyberpunk universe into a new gameplay format. Polygon, IGN, TechPowerUp, MP1st, and Eurogamer identify the existence of this partnership.
While the collaboration centers on the anime-inspired series, coverage notes that the project's current status is unclear. The reports suggest that while the game was in active development, its path forward is currently subject to change. Coverage does not yet specify the current stage of development, the exact cause for the uncertainty surrounding the project's fate, or whether any formal cancellation has occurred.
Information regarding platform availability and official release timelines remains undisclosed.
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Who reported it (6)
- CD Projekt Red is reportedly working on a secret Cyberpunk game, but there's a plot twist Polygon.com · 9h ago
- Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2.5 Brawler Reportedly in Development From CD Projekt and Shantae Studio WayForward IGN · 9h ago
- Online Multiplayer Cyberpunk 2.5D Brawler Spin-Off Based on Edgerunners May Be in Development TechPowerUp · 9h ago
- Report: CD Projekt Red Partnered With Shantae Devs on a 2.5D Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Brawler MP1st · 9h ago
- Cyberpunk: Edgerunners was reportedly being turned into a 2.5D brawler by CD Projekt Red and Shantae studio WayForward, but its fate is uncertain Eurogamer.net · 9h ago
- A Cyberpunk Spin-Off Brawler Might Be Happening At WayForward GameSpot · 1d ago broke it first
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Who are the developers involved in the project?
The reported collaboration is between CD Projekt Red and WayForward, the studio known for the Shantae series.
What type of game is the project rumored to be?
The game is described as a 2.5D brawler featuring online multiplayer elements based on Cyberpunk: Edgerunners.
Is the project confirmed for release?
No official confirmation has been provided, and recent reports suggest the project's fate is currently uncertain.
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