Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Will Live On in a New Spin-Off Dedicated to Night City

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left a lasting mark on fans, bringing the neon-lit chaos of Night City to life with an emotional, action-packed story. Although the anime ended with no plans for a second season, its legacy continues with an all-new spin-off comic,. This miniseries shifts the focus to MaxTac, the elite division of the NCPD responsible for neutralizing cyberpsychos, which are dangerous individuals who have lost control due to excessive cybernetic augmentations.

Set for release on February 12, 2025, through darkhorse.com, dives into the high-stakes world of MaxTac as they confront a rogue netrunner turned cyberpsycho. With the first issue penned by Dan Watters and illustrated by Kieran McKeown, the four-part series will expand on the themes of cyberpsychosis and the moral complexities surrounding law enforcement in a world dominated by corporate corruption.

MaxTac, short for Maximum Force Tactical Division, operates as a last resort against cyberpsychos who pose a severe threat to public safety. Unlike regular NCPD officers, MaxTac agents are highly augmented, often former cyberpsychos themselves who have been rehabilitated and repurposed into elite enforcers. This raises an interesting contradiction, because while tasked with eliminating cyberpsychos, they are not so different from their targets.

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The new comic will provide an inside look at MaxTac's brutal methods and the psychological toll of hunting cyberpsychos. In, MaxTac’s rare appearances hinted at their overwhelming power, but the anime never fully explored their perspective. This spin-off offers a fresh story, giving fans a chance to see Night City’s deadliest force in action and examine the fine line between justice and unchecked violence.

Cyberpsychosis is one of the most interesting and terrifying aspects of the universe. It occurs when an individual implants too many cybernetic