Review 3.4 : The Story of a Legend. Kuro Games and CD Projekt have set a new standard in the world of collaborations.
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The story of this collaboration fills a void left by the anime, which ended in a way that was as beautiful as it was brutally harsh. That sharp, unforgiving finale played a huge part in its success, turning Cyberpunk:
Edgerunners into a true generational icon an anime that left a lasting mark on everyone who watched it. Still, there was always that lingering frustration at how abruptly it concluded.
The narrative crafted by Wuthering Waves and CD Projekt is beautifully simple: it follows Lucy’s nightmare and her journey to finally turn the page. The use of the Illusion Dream is particularly brilliant and coherent. The two universes blend together with an almost magical fluidity, as if they were always meant to meet.
Thanks to this collaboration, we finally get a true canon Episode 11 richly developed. Lucy’s pain, her traumas, and her regrets are handled with remarkable depth and sensitivity.
Even those discovering Cyberpunk through Wuthering Waves can fully understand the story, as the developers took the time to explain everything with care. For longtime fans, the emotions hit twice as hard. New players aren’t lost either: the lore of Wuthering Waves (the illusory realm, Tacet Discords, Tacet mark) is introduced clearly and naturally.
As both teams have said, everything fits together perfectly, as if it were destiny. The two works share the same narrative vision dark, deeply human, and visceral.
The references to Cyberpunk 2077 are numerous and well-placed. Adam Smasher is particularly well done: imposing, terrifying, radiating a genuine aura of menace. Kuro Games captured that raw fear brilliantly. It’s a shame we didn’t get his original voice actor, but the essence is there. He also serves as a powerful throughline in Lucy’s arc.
Rebecca, who we all adore in the anime, gains even more depth here. Her relationship with Lucy is finally explored with tenderness. She stays true to herself — vulgar, defiant, middle fingers flying everywhere. The scene where she encourages Lucy with the line “No matter if reality’s a fuckin’ meatgrinder, you gotta wake up and face it” was beautiful, especially with her and Rover reaching out to her. 🥹
We also learn a lot more about Rebecca her brother, her story with her dog, and more.
This collaboration also heals one of Lucy’s regrets: not having spent more time with Rebecca.
The interactions between the *Cyberpunk* characters and the Wuthering Waves cast feel incredibly natural. Sigrika, Lynae, Luuk, Rover, Morney, and even the NPCs… It genuinely feels like Lucy and Rebecca have always belonged in this world. It’s cute, funny, and touching all at once. You can’t help but smile at how seamlessly they fit in. (Poor Sigrika, why do all her friends keep disappearing?)
Rover’s role is perfectly balanced. He stays a quiet observer, offering support when needed without ever overdoing it. He speaks at just the right moments, and you can feel his overwhelming power. His abilities are showcased smartly, especially for new players: the moment he uses Spectro to counter the Sandvision is pure peak, and his shift into Havoc is downright terrifying. If you play Male Rover (he gives off serious killer vibes, Aura farming over 999) the charisma is undeniable and Frover too( aura farming over 300) . It’s exactly what was needed to make newcomers want to dive into Wuthering Waves’ main story.
At the heart of this tale, emotion takes center stage. You grow deeply attached to the characters, laughing and smiling even as your heart tightens because you know the ending will hurt. David’s disappearance, his final message urging Lucy to wake up, the silent reunion between Rebecca and David through a single glance, and finally that embrace with Lucy I completely broke down in tears.
At first, I was frustrated that David was never playable. But this Episode 11helped me understand why: David is dead, and he must remain a legend. That’s exactly why his presence touches us so deeply. I now fully respect CD Projekt’s decision.
The story ends on a bittersweet note: Lucy finally makes peace with herself and can move forward. It’s not a happy ending, but it’s a fair and soothing one that closes a wound left open for far too long.
As a longtime fan of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners an anime that profoundly marked me I’m simply happy. Thank you to this collaboration for honoring the original work so well while giving us exactly what we were missing.