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Square Enix teases upcoming celebrations and new content for Dragon Quest's 40th anniversary, NieR: Automata's ninth anniversary, and a new project for Final Fantasy, all expected around 2026, with additional updates and releases for various titles.
Yoko Taro seemingly teased Nier 3 at the recent Nier: Orchestra Concert in London by displaying the word R3PENT, sparking speculation among fans. While some see it as a hint for the much-anticipated third game in the series, others caution that it may simply be part of the concert. With no official comment from Square Enix, the future of the Nier franchise remains uncertain, despite the success of Nier: Automata and ongoing fan interest.
Yoko Taro, director of the Nier series, teased a potential Nier 3 game titled "Nier 3: Repent" at the Nier: Orchestra Concert in London, hinting at a sequel to Nier: Automata and generating excitement among fans.
Tencent has halted the development of a highly anticipated mobile game based on Square Enix's "Nier" franchise due to struggles in finding a viable monetization model and dealing with expensive development costs and franchise rights. This setback reflects challenges in Tencent's strategy of adapting console and PC hits into mobile games, as growth in mobile games slows and development costs rise. The cancellation of the "Nier" mobile game has not resulted in job losses, as employees are allowed to transfer to other Tencent units. Tencent is now aiming to revive its fortunes with a slate of other IP games for smartphones, including "Delta Force", "Need for Speed", and "Assassin's Creed".
Tencent reportedly cancelled an unannounced Nier mobile game after the shutdown of Nier Reincarnation, facing challenges in developing a compelling monetization model due to high costs and franchise rights. With no new mainline Nier game announced, Square Enix producer Yosuke Saito hinted at a future release, while Tencent's gaming business is reportedly under threat following disappointing game performances.
Square Enix producer Yosuke Saito has confirmed that a new entry in the Nier series will be released as long as Nier chief Yoko Taro is alive, but it won't be happening anytime soon. Saito and Taro are currently working on a non-Nier related project that they hope to reveal in 2024. Despite the success of Nier: Automata, which sold 7.5 million copies, Taro believes repeating that level of success would be "completely impossible," while Saito acknowledges it won't be "easy."
Yoko Taro and Yosuke Saito, the creators of the NieR series, teased upcoming developments at the G-STAR 2023 event, assuring fans that the franchise will continue as long as Taro is alive. They also revealed that they are working on a separate project, which will be discussed next year. No specific titles were mentioned. NieR:Automata, the popular entry in the series, has sold over seven million units worldwide.
Square Enix and AWR Music Productions have announced the "NieR: Orchestra Concert 12024 [ the end of data ]" tour, featuring a symphony orchestra and chorus, recorded readings by characters 2B and 9S, and a new episode written by director Yoko Taro. The tour begins on January 24, 2024, in Los Angeles and includes stops in Chicago, Berlin, Barcelona, Paris, Bangkok, and Orlando.
Yoko Taro, the creator of NieR: Automata, lost his iconic Emil mask before a panel at Anime Expo 2023 in Los Angeles. Unable to find a replacement, Taro settled for a 30-year-old mask from a specialist store, which he believes is cursed or possessed. His staff suggests returning the mask, but Taro is drawn to it for unknown reasons.
Nier creator Yoko Taro lost his iconic Emil mask at Anime Expo 2023 when a producer from Fuji TV misplaced it during a night of drinks. Unable to find a replacement, Taro purchased a large leprechaun mask from a specialist store in LA, suspecting it may be cursed. The creepy new mask, which cost $120, has a soulless appearance and Taro's staff is considering returning it.
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Game has announced that Nier will be added as a playable character, and the beta has been rescheduled.
Cygames announced that Nier will be a new playable character in Granblue Fantasy: Versus Rising, a fighting game set to release worldwide in 2023. Nier is described as a puppet character who can summon the primal beast Death to fight alongside her. The game will feature new mechanics like Raging Chain and introduce Partners that offer advice during matches. The beta test will include Siegfried but not Anila. No gameplay footage of Nier has been shown yet.
Nier, a character from Granblue Fantasy, will be added as a playable character in Granblue Fantasy: Versus Rising. The game will feature new mechanics, characters, story, rollback netcode, cross-play, and an expanded online lobby. Nier can summon the primal beast Death to fight alongside her in battle. Granblue Fantasy: Versus Rising is set to release in 2023 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam.