Why is “Cyberpunk 2077” trending?
Cyberpunk 2077 update adds mods, tied to Edgerunners 2 release
Searches for Cyberpunk 2077 are rising alongside news about the game and its anime spinoff, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners. According to The Verge, a new update for the game brings mod support to PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and Xbox consoles. The update is linked to the second season of Edgerunners, the anime series set in the same world.
Forbes published a review of Edgerunners Season 2, though the headline alone suggests a mixed verdict, saying the season falls short of what it could have been. Only the headlines from these two outlets were available for this explainer, so details about the update's contents, release timing, and the season's plot were not checked against the full articles.
Key facts
- The Verge reports a Cyberpunk 2077 update adds mods on PS5, Switch 2, and Xbox.
- The update is tied to the second season of the anime Cyberpunk: Edgerunners.
- Forbes reviewed Edgerunners Season 2 and said it falls short of its potential.
- Both reports are linked to the franchise's renewed attention.
What we don't know yet
Full details of the update, including its release date and which mods are included, were not available from the headline-only sources.
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Trend data
Cyberpunk 2077 started trending in the US on Oct 21, 11:50 PM EDT, reaching about 1K+ Google searches. 2 news outlets covered it in our feed, including Forbes, The Verge. The earliest report we found came from Forbes at Oct 21, 11:40 AM EDT.
What the headlines say
- Forbes‘Cyberpunk: Edgerunners’ Season 2 Review: Not As Preem As It Could Be
- The VergeCyberpunk 2077’s update for Edgerunners 2 brings mods to PS5, Switch 2, and Xbox
- Forbes‘Cyberpunk 2077’ Surprise Update 2.5 Big Story Quest, Other Additions Revealed
How the story unfolded
- — Forbes: ‘Cyberpunk 2077’ Surprise Update 2.5 Big Story Quest, Other Additions Revealed
- — The Verge: Cyberpunk 2077’s update for Edgerunners 2 brings mods to PS5, Switch 2, and Xbox
- — Forbes: ‘Cyberpunk: Edgerunners’ Season 2 Review: Not As Preem As It Could Be