Nier Sequel Announcement Possible This Year

The buzz surrounding a potential follow-up to NieR: Automata is growing, with whispers of a 2025 announcement stirring excitement among fans. Although nothing is set in stone, the chatter has reinvigorated hopes for the NieR series’ future.

NieR: Automata, which debuted in 2017, is a standout JRPG set in a post-apocalyptic world where humans have retreated to the Moon, relying on androids to reclaim Earth from machines. The game became a hit due to its intricate plot, philosophical undertones, and multiple endings, following in the footsteps of its predecessor, 2010’s NieR. While rumors have swirled for some time about a new game in the series, no official news has confirmed these speculations.

Feeding into this rumor mill is GamesIndustry contributor Daniel Camilo, who took to Twitter to assert that a sequel is in development and scheduled to make its debut in 2025. Although Camilo hasn’t offered any proof, previous comments from key figures in the gaming world give some weight to his claim.

Back in November 2023, a producer from Square Enix hinted at the potential for another NieR game, emphasizing that as long as the series creator, Yoko Taro, is around, the idea remains on the table. Fast forward to May 2024, and Yosuke Saito, who’s involved with the NieR series at Square Enix, mentioned a collaboration with Yoko Taro without giving away any specifics.

In early 2024, as NieR: Automata celebrated selling 8 million copies, Yoko Taro himself teased fans during a celebratory event, playfully suggesting that their applause could be the catalyst for a sequel. His remarks were met with enthusiastic cheers, only adding fuel to the speculative fire.

Further fanning the flames of anticipation, in a recent interview, Yosuke Saito noted that 2025 would be a significant year for Square Enix, hinting at possible developments in the NieR franchise. Though details remain scarce, with no official confirmation to satisfy fans’ curiosity, it seems clear that the wheels might indeed be turning behind the scenes. Meanwhile, Daniel Camilo’s assertion has only intensified the eagerness of fans awaiting a NieR series announcement.