Square Enix has hinted that a special game announcement may be made for the 15th anniversary of the NieR series. New NieR game may be on the way.
Square Enix producer Yosuke Saito NieR He pointed out the 15th anniversary of the series and gave fans an exciting clue. Speaking at the CES 2025 event, Saito said, “2025 will be an important year for the NieR series. There may be a new game or another development in the series. I hear the expectations of the fans,” and hinted that a new NieR game could be announced. This statement strengthened the expectation that the series will continue with a new game after the great success of NieR Automata.
Possible Release Date of the New NieR Game
Although the new game of the NieR series has not been officially announced yet, Yosuke Saito’s statements indicate that Square Enix may make an announcement this year. NieR Automata was announced in 2015 and released in 2017. If a similar process is followed, it seems likely that the new NieR game will be released around 2027.
NieR Automata has sold over 9 million units, taking the series from a niche production to a mainstream success. The new game of the series has the potential to take this success even further. However, the game’s announcement and release dates may vary depending on Square Enix’s marketing strategy. While the next generation consoles are expected to be released in 2028, it is also possible that the next NieR game will be developed specifically for these platforms.
Yosuke Saito stated that special plans were made for the 15th anniversary of the NieR series and that they were aware of the fans’ expectations. The success of NieR Automata has established the series as one of Square Enix’s most important brands. In addition to a new NieR game, there is a possibility that other projects in the series will be announced.
NieR fans are eagerly awaiting a possible announcement this year. The 15th anniversary of the series may open the doors to a new game or other surprises. The steps Square Enix will take in this regard are being followed with great interest.