December 30th 2024.
After more than seven years, fans are eagerly anticipating the release of NieR 3. With the series' 15th anniversary approaching next year, the series producer is hoping to have some exciting news to share with fans. Despite being a sequel to a relatively unknown game from 2010, NieR: Automata exceeded all expectations in 2017, surprising even its publisher, Square Enix.
The success of NieR: Automata led Square Enix to turn the game into a full franchise, resulting in a remastered version of the original game, an anime adaptation, a now-defunct mobile spin-off, and crossovers with other popular video games. However, fans are still waiting for a proper sequel to be announced.
But fear not, a NieR 3 is definitely in the works. With NieR: Automata still selling well after seven years and fans eagerly anticipating any news about a sequel, there is hope that an announcement or teaser will be made in 2025. In a recent interview with Japanese outlet 4Gamer, Square Enix's Yosuke Saito, a producer on the NieR series, shared his plans and ambitions for 2025. Saito had previously teased that he was working on a new project with NieR series creator Yoko Taro and composer Keiichi Okabe, hinting that it may or may not be related to NieR.
His comments to 4Gamer suggest that he would like to share something about the next NieR game in 2025, especially since it will mark the 15th anniversary of the series. "I'd like to do something for the 15th anniversary," said Saito. "Maybe something with the next game, or developments related to that. I've been hearing the fans' expectations." While he did not explicitly promise anything, an anniversary year would be the perfect time for Square Enix to at least tease a new game.
It's surprising that Square Enix did not immediately push for a sequel to NieR: Automata after its immense success, with the publisher even referring to it as "a global hit far in excess of our expectations." However, with the game still selling well and reaching over 9 million units worldwide, it's clear that fans are eager for more NieR content.
The big question is whether the sequel will follow in NieR: Automata's footsteps and launch as a PlayStation exclusive before coming to other platforms. It's unlikely, as Square Enix has been focusing more on multiplatform releases. Fans can rest assured that the game will eventually be available on multiple platforms.
While we wait for more news about NieR 3, let's not forget about the first NieR game, which did not come close to selling as many copies as NieR: Automata. If you want to share your thoughts on the NieR series or any of Square Enix's other games, don't hesitate to email us, leave a comment, follow us on Twitter, or sign up for our newsletter. And if you have any letters or features you want to submit, you can easily do so on our Submit Stuff page.
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