There are no happy endings in night city. Expect to die. Dystopia doesn't not equal happy. Season 2 for edgerunners with a different story is confirmed idk where this author got their info from or if they actually pay attention to the game but this comment is all you need to know. David could still be alive and there is a strong 60-70% chance he is considering Smasher used the same arm weapon he used on Johnny at the end.