What's in the Cyberpunk Edgerunners Combat Zone Starter

By Welcome to Monster Fight Club! | Published: 2026-10-13

Category: Product Reviews

A practical look at the Combat Zone 2-Player Starter, what's included, and how to decide whether to start there or build your Edgerunners gang with smaller boxes.

Quick answer

If you want to play Cyberpunk Edgerunners: Combat Zone with a friend right away, buy the 2-Player Starter. If you already own a starter and only need to add specialists or muscle, buy a gang box or a single miniature instead. The starter is the only product here that explicitly supports two players out of the box.

What the 2-Player Starter actually includes

The Cyberpunk Edgerunners: Combat Zone 2-Player Starter is the entry point for the game. It is designed for two players, so it gives both sides the miniatures and cards needed to face off. The catalog listing does not break down the exact miniature count or card list, so treat the starter as a complete two-player set rather than a list of individual figures. If you want to know exactly which models are inside before buying, ask the store for a component list or check the manufacturer's current packaging.

How the smaller boxes fit around it

Once you have the starter, the smaller boxes let you expand a specific gang or add a single specialist. Combat Zone: Chopped for Time (Edgerunners) adds three Edgerunner miniatures and six cards to an existing Edgerunners gang. Combat Zone: Corporate Muscle (Arasaka Gangers) adds three named characters and six character cards, which is a straightforward way to bring Arasaka muscle to the table. Edgerunners - Solo Stalker is a single remastered resin miniature with its character card, useful when you want one new piece to paint or field without committing to a full box.

What the catalog does not tell you

The supplied product records do not list the exact miniature count, terrain, dice, or token contents for the 2-Player Starter. They also do not list assembly requirements, base sizes, or whether the miniatures are pre-assembled. Do not assume those details from the price or the box name. If any of those points decide your purchase, confirm them before ordering. The smaller boxes are clearer: Chopped for Time lists three miniatures and six cards, Corporate Muscle lists three miniatures and six character cards, and Solo Stalker is a single miniature with its character card.

Price and value in context

At the catalog price of USD 60.00 against a comparison price of USD 100.00, the 2-Player Starter is the lowest-cost way to get two players into the game. The expansion boxes sit far below that: Chopped for Time at USD 13.20, Corporate Muscle at USD 16.75, and Solo Stalker at USD 6.30. That gap matters because a starter plus one gang box can cost less than buying two separate starters, but only if you actually need the extra models. If you already have a starter, spending USD 13.20 to USD 16.75 on a themed box is usually more efficient than buying a second starter you do not need.

Decision rules for buying the starter or singles

You have no Combat Zone models yet: Buy the 2-Player Starter first. It is the only product here that explicitly supports two players, and the catalog price of USD 60.00 is lower than the comparison price of USD 100.00. Start here if you want to play immediately with a friend.
You already own a starter and want more Edgerunners: Buy Combat Zone: Chopped for Time (Edgerunners). It adds 3 Edgerunner miniatures and 6 cards to your existing gang. Skip a second starter unless you need a second set of core components.
You want named characters or an Arasaka force: Buy Combat Zone: Corporate Muscle (Arasaka Gangers). It includes Adam Smasher, Tanaka, Jimmy Kurosaki, and 6 character cards. This is the clearest way to add corporate muscle to your table.
You only want one new model to paint or field: Buy Edgerunners - Solo Stalker. It is a single remastered resin miniature with its character card. Best when you want a small, focused addition rather than a full box.

Product facts

Cyberpunk Edgerunners: Combat Zone 2-Player Starter: Cyberpunk Edgerunners: Combat Zone 2-Player Starter, catalog price USD 60.00, comparison price USD 100.00. This is the only listed product that supports two players from one purchase, so it is the default starting point for a new playgroup.
Combat Zone: Chopped for Time (Edgerunners): Combat Zone: Chopped for Time (Edgerunners) box includes 3 Edgerunner Miniatures and 6 cards. A clear expansion for an existing Edgerunners gang when you want more specialists without buying another starter.
Combat Zone: Corporate Muscle (Arasaka Gangers): Combat Zone: Corporate Muscle (Arasaka Gangers) box includes 1x Adam Smasher, 1x Tanaka, 1x Jimmy Kurosaki, and 6x Character Cards. Lets you add named Arasaka characters and their cards to an existing collection, which is useful if you want a corporate opposition force.
Edgerunners - Solo Stalker: Edgerunners - Solo Stalker is a single remastered resin-printed miniature that comes with its character card. A low-cost way to add one specialist or a painting project without buying a full gang box.