Cyberpunk 2077 returns next week with horror-dark comic from Dark Horse, kicks off Night City expansion in 2026

Cyberpunk 2077 makes a major comeback next week with Cyberpunk 2077: Chrome, a thrilling new horror comic series launching from Dark Horse Comics. The four-issue limited series kicks off on January 14, 2026, marking the franchise’s next step into Night City’s darkest corners. This dark comedy horror adventure launches as CD Projekt Red continues expanding the Cyberpunk universe beyond the game.

Cyberpunk 2077: Chrome Brings Horror to Night City

The new Cyberpunk 2077: Chrome series marks an exciting shift toward horror storytelling within the franchise. A group of friends set out for a photoshoot at a Night City landfill, expecting creative shots among the scrap and metal. What awaits them is far more sinister than abandoned ruins and debris.

The creative team promises a dark comedy horror experience that captures the gritty, dangerous atmosphere Night City is known for. According to Dark Horse Comics, the friends discover that rumors about the landfill being haunted are far too real. The four-character ensemble brings diverse skills—including a netrunner, fire graffiti artist, aspiring rockerboy, and autotechie—yet even their combined talents may not prepare them for what lurks in Night City’s forgotten places.

This marks another layer of expansion for the Cyberpunk franchise, building on existing Dark Horse adaptations like Cyberpunk 2077: Psycho Squad and Cyberpunk 2077: Trauma Team. The horror angle provides fresh narrative territory explored exclusively through comics.

Creative Team and Publication Details

Detail	Information
Release Date	January 14, 2026
Price	$4.99 per issue
Format	Full Color, 32 pages per issue
Series Length	Four-issue limited series
Age Rating	14+ years
Publisher	Dark Horse Comics with CD Projekt Red

Doug Wagner heads the creative team as writer, bringing his experience with dark storytelling to this Cyberpunk entry. Tommaso Bennato provides both artwork and cover design, while Rico Renzi handles colors to create the atmosphere Night City demands. Frank Cvetkovic rounds out the team as letterer.

Cyberpunk’s Expanding Universe Through Comics

Dark Horse Comics has become the primary vehicle for extending the Cyberpunk narrative beyond the video game. Cyberpunk 2077: Chrome joins an established catalog of comic adaptations that explore different genres and character perspectives within Night City. The horror angle represents a bold creative direction that diverges from previous storylines.

Dark Horse and CD Projekt Red continue their close collaboration to ensure creative authenticity. The partnership demonstrates confidence in exploring darker, more experimental storytelling angles within the established Cyberpunk universe. This approach allows writers and artists to take risks that might not translate directly to game development.

“A dark comedy horror set in the world of Cyberpunk 2077! Created in close collaboration with CD Projekt Red!”

— Dark Horse Comics, Official Series Description

Night City in 2026 Promises Bigger Expansion Potential

While Cyberpunk 2077: Chrome focuses on comic storytelling, the video game itself continues evolving in 2026. CD Projekt Red has signaled its intention to expand Night City’s narrative universe through multiple media formats. The Night City expansion project mentioned for 2026 suggests the company plans substantial gameplay additions alongside comic and potentially cinematic content.

The Horror genre’s inclusion in Cyberpunk 2077: Chrome hints at diversifying how Cyberpunk stories get told. Rather than confining all narrative expansion to game patches and DLC, Dark Horse and CD Projekt Red explore what specialized creators can achieve in their respective mediums. This diversification strengthens the entire franchise ecosystem.

Game updates continue landing throughout 2026, with patch 2.3 having introduced new vehicles, the AutoDrive feature, and self-driving Delamain cabs. The combination of gameplay enhancements and expanded narrative content positions Cyberpunk 2077 for sustained engagement with the gaming community heading into its sixth year of existence.

Can Cyberpunk 2077: Chrome Deliver Horror Thrills Beyond the Game?

The success of the Dark Horse partnership hinges on whether comic readers unfamiliar with Cyberpunk can connect with the horror elements independently. Cyberpunk 2077: Chrome appears designed to work as a standalone horror story while rewarding franchise veterans with integrated continuity. The landfill setting creates immediate visual storytelling opportunities that comics excel at portraying.

Dark Horse’s track record with licensed properties and horror storytelling suggests Cyberpunk 2077: Chrome will deliver on its promises. The 14+ age rating indicates the series will balance dark subject matter with genuine storytelling rather than relying purely on shock value. How comic readers and gaming fans receive this January 14 launch will determine whether Cyberpunk’s comic expansion continues as a major franchise pillar.

Sources

• Dark Horse Comics – Official Cyberpunk 2077: Chrome series page and creator information
• Screen Rant – Recent coverage of the Chrome comic announcement and publication details
• Gaming Bible – Analysis of CD Projekt Red’s 2026 franchise expansion strategy