CD Projekt Red Partnered with WayForward on Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Brawler
Project Gemini, a 2.5D fighting game, was in early development before WayForward's 2025 layoffs left its status uncertain.
CD Projekt Red partnered with WayForward Technologies on an unannounced Cyberpunk: Edgerunners brawler, according to multiple reports citing a former WayForward developer's portfolio. The project, codenamed "Project Gemini," entered development between 2025 and 2026, though its current status remains unclear.
A 2.5D Fighter in Night City
Project Gemini was conceptualized as a "rollback-driven" 2.5D brawler with online multiplayer capabilities, positioning it stylistically alongside WayForward's action titles. The game entered the research and design phase at the California-based studio.
Information about the partnership emerged from the public portfolio of a former WayForward employee, with IGN, Eurogamer, and MP1st all independently confirming the details. When contacted by IGN, CD Projekt Red declined to comment on the project.
Layoffs Cloud the Future
WayForward experienced layoffs in September 2025 following funding delays on an unannounced licensed IP project. While reports confirm the studio faced cancellations, it has not been verified whether Project Gemini was the specific title affected.
This uncertainty leaves the Edgerunners brawler in limbo. The game was still in early R&D, meaning it was likely years from any potential release even before development complications arose.
Expanding the Cyberpunk Universe
The partnership represented a strategic effort by CD Projekt Red to diversify the Cyberpunk franchise beyond the flagship 2077 game. With the anime series Edgerunners earning critical acclaim and the main sequel in development, spin-off titles offer a way to maintain audience engagement during the long development cycle.
WayForward's expertise in 2D action games made it a logical choice for a brawler-style entry. The studio's previous work demonstrates strong command of the genre, particularly in adapting established properties into tight, responsive fighting experiences.
What Comes Next
For now, Project Gemini remains unannounced and its fate undecided. CD Projekt Red continues expanding the Cyberpunk universe through multiple channels, though this particular branch may have reached an early terminus. Fans waiting for new Cyberpunk content will need to look elsewhere while the studio focuses on Project Orion and other initiatives.
The reports serve as a reminder of the volatility inherent in game development, particularly for spin-off projects that depend on external partnerships and licensing agreements. Even with established studios and popular IP attached, nothing is guaranteed until a game ships.