The makers of Nier Automata are planning a big announcement for the 15th anniversary of the series. The announcement of a new game could occur in 2025.
Nier Automata Square Enix’s popular series Nier, which attracted attention with games such as Nier and Nier Replicant, will celebrate its 15th anniversary in 2025. In an interview with Japan-based 4Gamer, producer Yosuke Saito hinted that a big announcement could be made about the series. “2025 will be a turning point for the Nier series. I hear the fans’ expectations and we want to prepare something to meet these expectations,” Saito said.
Success of Nier Automata and New Projects
Nier Automata, released in 2017, was a great success worldwide and won the hearts of millions of players with both its story and gameplay. The success of the game led to the expansion of the series. Later, Nier Replicant and the mobile game Nier Reincarnation increased the popularity of the series. However, fans have been waiting for a new main game for a long time.
Yosuke Saito said in his interview that the team is aware of the fans’ expectations. Additionally, the word “R3PENT” shown during the Nier: Orchestra Concert held in 2023 was interpreted by many as the harbinger of a new game.
One of fans’ biggest fears is the possibility that the next game will be a mobile game. However, although Saito did not provide any definitive information on this subject, he stated that they were working on a production worthy of the series. “We will make a more concrete statement in the near future,” the developers said, hinting that the announcement of new projects is not far off.
The story and philosophical depth of Nier Automata took the series to a different position. The announcement of a new game seems to be a source of great excitement for fans of the series. It is thought that this announcement, to be made in 2025, will shape the future of the series.