New Cyberpunk 2077 Game Getting an Edgerunners Expansion Just as Fans Hoped

As a seasoned gamer with a soft spot for Cyberpunk and a knack for tabletop games, I can’t help but feel a mix of excitement and anticipation regarding the upcoming Cyberpunk 2077: The Board Game. Having played and immersed myself in the digital version, it’s fascinating to see how this game is shaping up with new content announcements such as the Edgerunners expansion.

Regardless of whether you’re a die-hard fan of Cyberpunk 2077 who dabbles in tabletop games or not, it’s hard to ignore the fact that the quality and excitement surrounding Cyberpunk 2077: The Board Game continues to grow with each new piece of content they announce. Having easily surpassed its funding goal, this crowdfunded game by Go On Board has been unveiling exciting additions, such as the recent announcement of an expansion based on the animated series Edgerunners, a highly requested addition among fans of the board game once they realized that expansions and additional content were in the works.

The Edgerunners expansion for Cyberpunk 2077: The Board Game, inspired by Studio Trigger’s hit anime, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, features characters from the series. However, unlike the Johnny Silverhand expansion, it doesn’t seem to offer additional missions related to the game, Cyberpunk 2077. As a result, this Edgerunners add-on is priced more affordably at $35 compared to the previously announced expansion.

If you’re not put off by this, the expansion for Edgerunners will let you take control of characters like David Martinez, Lucy, Rebecca, Maine, Pilar, and Kiwi from the anime. Similarly to how Johnny Silverhand components can be used with the main game in Cyberpunk 2077: The Board Game, all parts of the Edgerunners expansion are designed to enhance the core missions within the board game.

The expansion for “The Edgerunners” includes six new characters, who are famously recognized from a highly-rated Netflix anime: David Martinez, Lucy, Rebecca, Maine, Pilar, and Kiwi. According to the overview, these edgerunner comrades are prepared to bring some turmoil into the battle! Their bond is unbreakable due to their amazing teamwork and mutual enthusiasm for cybernetics. They’re not afraid of any mission, especially if it’s risky or perilous. With them in your team, every operation becomes legendary! Get ready for an experience that’s both intense and violent like never before!

For gamers deeply engrossed in the Cyberpunk 2077 board game and trying to understand each character’s role, the six characters from the Edgerunners expansion have distinct abilities that influence their interactions with various action cards and cyberware. The Go On Board trailer provides a deeper look at these abilities, but you can also learn more about them here while getting a closer look at some individual Edgerunner characters.

It appears that the recent expansion for the game Edgerunners has garnered more criticism than the Johnny Silverhand add-on. Some of this negativity stems from the fact that it lacks missions, despite its price mirroring this omission. Additionally, fans of Cyberpunk have pointed out that the figures of Lucy and Rebecca seem slightly off in appearance.

One backer commented, “I appreciate the concept of tailoring the characters to fit the game’s aesthetic, and I believe it was generally successful. However, I feel you may have taken it too far with Lucy, particularly Rebecca. I get that you don’t want them appearing as children traipsing across a battlefield, but they’ve lost their original identities now.

Some people have noted that investing in a board game can be pricey, especially when additional features like these are included, which naturally increases the cost. Since these are expansions, it’s understandable, but some potential backers prefer to wait for a comprehensive “everything-included” option, ensuring they get all parts of the package at once.

Cyberpunk 2077: The Board Game is scheduled to be released in December 2025.

2024-09-13 16:40

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