Cyberpunk 2077 Trading Card Game Reveals Characters from Edgerunners

The world of Cyberpunk 2077 is expanding into a new competitive arena with the announcement of a fully-fledged, collectible Cyberpunk Trading Card Game. This new venture, a collaboration between CD Projekt Red and the new studio WeirdCo, aims to authentically translate the gritty, high-tech atmosphere of Night City into a strategic card game experience. The project draws from the entire franchise, including the base video game and the popular Edgerunners anime, promising to bring iconic characters and themes to the tabletop.

IGN recently spoke with the teams behind the game, gaining insight into the partnership and an exclusive first look at card art featuring major figures like Saburo Arasaka, Yorinobu Arasaka, and Goro Takemura. WeirdCo, though new as a studio, is composed of veterans with experience on major titles like Marvel Snap and Duel Masters. The company was founded by Elliot Cook and Luohan Wei, who connected over a shared passion for creating community-focused games. “We immediately hit it off over our passion for building games that truly connect with their communities,” Elliot explained. Their alignment with CD Projekt Red’s philosophy made the partnership a natural fit.

CD Projekt Red has been deeply involved from the start, ensuring the TCG feels like a genuine part of the Cyberpunk universe. “They have been the ideal partner,” Elliot noted, highlighting that fans might even recognize artists from the video game and anime contributing to the card art. Patrick Mills, CDPR’s Franchise Content Strategy Lead, echoed this sentiment, stating that WeirdCo’s evident passion and talent formed a solid foundation for the collaboration. He also pointed out that many at CDPR are TCG enthusiasts themselves, making this entry into the physical card game space a thrilling prospect.

A core focus for both teams is authenticity to Mike Pondsmith’s original vision. This means meticulously translating the franchise’s spirit into the mechanics and aesthetics of a card game. “We want Cyberpunk TCG to be authentic to the spirit and dynamic nature of the Cyberpunk 2077 universe,” Luohan Wei stated. The goal is to create a game accessible to franchise fans new to card games while offering enough strategic depth to satisfy seasoned TCG players. This balance is being built on a foundation of deep familiarity with the source material. The developers have spent countless hours immersed in the games, shows, and comics, constantly questioning how to make every detail feel more authentic to Cyberpunk.

The inaugural card set will feature a roster of beloved characters from Cyberpunk 2077, with plans to showcase different facets of their personalities across multiple cards. “Players can look forward to collecting an array of unique variants of characters including V, Johnny Silverhand, Panam, Judy, and Adam Smasher,” Patrick Mills confirmed. Elliot Cook added that while some inclusions are obvious, the set will also hold a few surprises for fans. Bringing these characters to life requires exceptional artwork, and WeirdCo is collaborating with over twenty artists, including notable names like Ito and Vincenzo Riccardi, to capture the franchise’s signature blend of beauty and tragedy on each card.

Specific gameplay details remain under wraps, but the developers hint at adapting classic Cyberpunk themes. “I can’t wait for players to see how we’ve adapted the themes of Cyberpunk, like taking on gigs or building a crew, to a trading card game format,” Luohan shared. The game is scheduled to launch a crowdfunding campaign in 2026, with more reveals on gameplay and artwork promised in the near future. Entering a crowded TCG market, the project benefits from the powerful Cyberpunk IP and the direct support of CD Projekt Red, setting it apart from other newcomers. For fans eager to get an early glimpse, signing up on the game’s Launch Oracle page grants a special free Lucy “Nova Rare” card.

(Source: IGN)