The recent crossover between Wuthering Waves and Cyberpunk: Edgerunners has been a major hit with players, offering the rare chance to explore Night City through the eyes of fan-favorite characters Lucy and Rebecca. However, for those hoping that the event would provide a long-awaited, happier conclusion for Lucy and David following the tragic events of the anime, the studio behind the source material has some disappointing news.
Following the conclusion of the Edgerunners anime, many fans sought closure for the show's protagonists. The Wuthering Waves event features a narrative that allows players to see these characters reunite, leading to widespread speculation online that this content might serve as an official, "new" ending for the pair. Despite this hope, the reality is far more grounded.
Setting the Record Straight
Bartosz Sztybor, a writer for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, recently took to social media to address the rumors directly. In response to a post claiming that he had canonized the reunion seen in Wuthering Waves, Sztybor was blunt: "Nope. Never confirmed that."
While some fans have interpreted this response as a non-denial—suggesting that the decision might not rest entirely with him given the collaborative nature of the Cyberpunk franchise's writing team—it is clear that the crossover should not be viewed as official lore. In this instance, Sztybor appears to be simply enjoying the crossover for what it is rather than marking a shift in the series' established narrative.
Ultimately, this follows the standard industry pattern for such collaborations. Crossovers between disparate titles are almost exclusively designed for cross-promotional purposes rather than to expand or alter the canon of the source material. While the Wuthering Waves event has been well-received as a standalone experience, it remains separate from the primary Cyberpunk timeline.
More Heartbreak on the Horizon
For fans still mourning the fate of their favorite characters, the future of the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners franchise offers little in the way of redemption. A new season of the anime is currently in production, but there is no indication that it will reverse the tragic trajectory of the first season. Given that the writing team has previously expressed a penchant for emotionally resonant storytelling, viewers should likely prepare for further heartbreak rather than a revision of past fates.