Cyberpunk: Edgerunners exploded onto screens in 2022 and quickly became one of the most beloved anime of the decade with its neon-soaked action and tragic storytelling. Its breakout characters have since expanded far beyond the series through spin-off media and guest appearances. Now the franchise is making its biggest gaming leap yet as Lucy and Rebecca storm into Wuthering Waves this June.
Following her recent debut on the Guilty Gear -Strive- roster, ace netrunner Lucy teams up with the fiery and impulsive Rebecca for a major crossover event that brings them straight into Solaris within the popular gacha role-playing game Wuthering Waves this June. The duo hits the streets for intense shootouts against targets while encountering the region’s unique wildlife in a fresh preview video released today, as shared on the official X account of Wuthering Waves. The collaboration introduces 5-Star Resonator Lucy as a powerful new playable character alongside a free-to-claim 5-Star Resonator Rebecca, promising players fresh ways to experience high-stakes combat and exploration in the open-world action RPG.
Wuthering Waves, developed by Kuro Games, immerses players in a post-apocalyptic world on Solaris-3 where they harness resonant frequencies to battle Tacet Discords in fluid, real-time combat. This Cyberpunk: Edgerunners partnership adds a sharp cybernetic edge, letting Lucy and Rebecca integrate their signature skills into new limited-time events and crossover challenges.
The preview video itself offers a thrilling glimpse of the characters in action, showcasing seamless animation that captures their personalities and combat styles. Viewers see Lucy and Rebecca navigating bustling streets, unleashing powerful attacks, and adapting to the local ecosystem in ways that feel both faithful to the anime and tailored to Wuthering Waves’ mechanics. This collaboration not only celebrates the enduring popularity of the Cyberpunk franchise but also introduces its world to a new audience through gacha-style progression and multiplayer elements. With the June release window approaching, players are gearing up to pull for these limited resonators and dive into the crossover content that promises to expand the game’s already rich roster.
Here's the description of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, according to the anime's official website:
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners tells a standalone, 10-episode story about a street kid trying to survive in a technology and body modification-obsessed city of the future. Having everything to lose, he chooses to stay alive by becoming an edgerunner—a mercenary outlaw also known as a cyberpunk.
The Cyberpunk: Edgerunners anime is available to stream on Netflix, giving viewers easy access to the complete 10-episode season whenever they want to relive the intense tale of survival and rebellion in Night City.
