Cyberpunk 2077 has seen a significant increase in player numbers on Steam, reaching 187,215 players at the time of writing. This is the biggest peak since October 2023, when the game received the substantial Update 2.0 and the Phantom Liberty expansion. The surge is likely due to a new update that adds dual-wielding, new cosmetics, and a new story mission linked to the Netflix anime series Edgerunners, as well as the second season of Edgerunners launching last week. The first season of Edgerunners is credited with playing a major role in Cyberpunk 2077's revival after its infamous December 2020 launch. CD Projekt Red has also discounted Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition by 70% on Steam, making the entry price cheap. The increased foot traffic is bigger this time, with player numbers on Steam peaking at 136,724 in September 2022 after Edgerunners Season 1 launched. Work on Cyberpunk 2 is continuing, and game director Gabe Amatangelo says the sequel is evolving beyond his vision for it.