General
Dark Horse Comics announced Cyberpunk 2077: Chrome, a four-issue limited comic series launching in January, 2026. The publisher confirmed the series on Blue Sky social media platform as the 13th official Cyberpunk comic release.
The first issue will release on January 14, 2026, with three subsequent issues following throughout the year. The series represents the first slasher story set in the Cyberpunk 2077 universe.
Doug Wagner and Tommaso Bennato lead the creative team behind Cyberpunk 2077: Chrome, with additional contributors including colorist Rico Renzi and letterer Frank Cvetkovic. The series focuses on horror elements rather than the typical cyberpunk themes of corporate espionage and street crime.
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The comic explores a horrifying twist on the usual Cyberpunk 2077 narrative formula. The story follows a group of friends venturing into dangerous territory for what begins as a routine photography session.
“A group of friends including a netrunner, a fire graffiti artist, an aspiring rockerboy, and an autotechie set off for a fun photoshoot at a landfill, where among heaps of rubbish, scrap, and metal, they’ll find a shot to die for! Rumor has it the place is haunted, and they’re about to find out that in Night City, there are things far more frightening than ghosts,” the creative team stated.
General Cyberpunk comic series expands canon universe
Cyberpunk 2077: Chrome joins an expanding library of official comic series tied to CD Projekt Red’s video game franchise. All Dark Horse Comics publications in the Cyberpunk series count as canon within the game’s wider lore.
The publisher previously released Cyberpunk 2077: XOXO, which explored gang conflicts and featured Shakespearean romance elements. That story maintained focus on traditional cyberpunk themes while expanding the Night City setting.
Dark Horse Comics has established a partnership with CD Projekt Red to develop multiple comic series set in the Cyberpunk 2077 universe. The comics provide additional narrative content beyond the main video game and Phantom Liberty DLC expansion.
General Horror elements distinguish Chrome from previous comics
The Chrome series marks a departure from previous Cyberpunk comic storylines by emphasizing classic horror tropes over typical cyberpunk violence. The creative team described the comic as featuring supernatural elements and genuine scares rather than violence motivated by economic gain.
The landfill setting provides an atmospheric backdrop for the horror narrative, utilizing the decaying urban landscape that defines Night City’s aesthetic. The location reportedly harbors supernatural threats that challenge the protagonists’ survival.
Cyberpunk 2077: Chrome incorporates traditional slasher movie conventions into the established cyberpunk setting, creating a hybrid genre experience for readers familiar with both horror and science fiction comics.
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General Publication schedule and future releases
The series will run for four issues across the year following the January, 2026 launch. Dark Horse Comics typically releases collected editions containing all issues in single volumes after completing limited series runs.
The publisher continues developing additional Cyberpunk content, including the previously announced Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Madness Volume 1 paperback, scheduled for February, 2026 release.
Pre-orders for Cyberpunk 2077: Chrome #1 begin at local comic book stores this Friday, September 26. The comic will be available through traditional comic distribution channels and Dark Horse Digital Comics platform.
Dark Horse Comics maintains its publishing relationship with CD Projekt Red to produce official Cyberpunk universe content. The partnership has resulted in multiple successful comic series expanding the Night City setting beyond the video game medium.
The Chrome series targets both existing Cyberpunk fans and horror comic readers seeking crossover genre content. The four-issue format allows for complete story development while maintaining accessibility for new readers unfamiliar with the broader Cyberpunk universe.