The success of Cyberpunk Edgerunners on Netflix has spurred interest in 2020's Cyberpunk 2077, leading to an unexpected renaissance of sorts. Player interest in Cyberpunk 2077 has skyrocketed on Steam, and while it would be easy to conclude that the newfound enthusiasm is entirely due to the anime's positive reception, the situation is more nuanced. One of the biggest beneficiaries of this reputation boost is the antagonist Adam Smasher.