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 a secret 2.5D brawler based on Cyberpunk: Edgerunners was in development by CD Projekt Red and WayForward before facing an uncertain future.
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A 2.5D brawler title set in the world of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners was in development as a collaboration between CD Projekt Red and WayForward, the studio behind the Shantae series. The project reportedly featured an online multiplayer component, expanding the franchise beyond its original animated series and game iterations.
The status of this collaboration has become unclear, with Eurogamer reporting that the project's fate is currently uncertain. While multiple outlets, including IGN, TechPowerUp, and MP1st, cite development efforts between the two studios, Polygon notes a specific "plot twist" surrounding the project's progression.
Details regarding the current state of the title or whether development has been halted or altered are not established in current coverage. Whether the game will reach release or if specific elements of the partnership have shifted remains a point of ambiguity for industry observers.
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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 · 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
- A Cyberpunk Spin-Off Brawler Might Be Happening At WayForward GameSpot · 1d ago
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Who are the studios reportedly involved?
CD Projekt Red and WayForward, the developer of the Shantae series, are the studios named in reports.
What type of game was being developed?
The project was described as a 2.5D brawler featuring online multiplayer elements based on Cyberpunk: Edgerunners.
Is the project confirmed for release?
No, the project's status is currently described as uncertain.
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