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 partnered with WayForward on a 2.5D Cyberpunk: Edgerunners brawler, though the project's current status is unclear.
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A 2.5D brawler based on the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners franchise is reportedly under development through a collaboration between CD Projekt Red and WayForward. The project is described as an online multiplayer spin-off intended to expand the Cyberpunk brand beyond its existing core titles.
Polygon, IGN, TechPowerUp, MP1st, and Eurogamer identify the involvement of the Shantae developer as a central element of the reports. While the genre and partnership have been identified, specific details regarding the game's mechanics or its target platform remain unverified through official channels.
Eurogamer notes that the fate of the title is currently uncertain. Coverage does not yet specify whether the game has been canceled or if it remains in active production, and neither CD Projekt Red nor WayForward have confirmed the existence of the project.
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Who reported it (5)
- CD Projekt Red is reportedly working on a secret Cyberpunk game, but there's a plot twist Polygon.com · 8h ago
- Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2.5 Brawler Reportedly in Development From CD Projekt and Shantae Studio WayForward IGN · 8h ago
- Online Multiplayer Cyberpunk 2.5D Brawler Spin-Off Based on Edgerunners May Be in Development TechPowerUp · 8h ago
- Report: CD Projekt Red Partnered With Shantae Devs on a 2.5D Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Brawler MP1st · 8h 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 · 8h ago
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Who is reportedly developing the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners brawler?
Reports identify the developers as CD Projekt Red and the studio WayForward.
What kind of game is the reported Cyberpunk: Edgerunners project?
It is described as an online multiplayer 2.5D brawler.
Is the game confirmed for release?
No; coverage indicates the game's status is currently uncertain.
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