Square Enix Confirms New NieR: Automata Game in Development

New NieR: Automata Game Confirmed by Square Enix

Square Enix has confirmed that a new NieR: Automata game is currently in development. According to Dexerto, the publisher revealed the news with a teaser hinting at the series' continuation, nearly a decade after NieR: Automata first launched in 2017.

The original NieR: Automata became a critical and commercial success, praised for its philosophical storytelling, multiple endings, and fluid combat system designed by PlatinumGames. The game followed androids 2B, 9S, and A2 in a post-apocalyptic world where machines and androids wage war on behalf of their absent creators.

NieR: Automata Sequel Details and Release Information

Details remain scarce at this stage. Square Enix has not revealed whether this will be a direct sequel to NieR: Automata, a spin-off, or a reimagining of the universe. No release window, platforms, or developer information has been announced yet.

The NieR series, which began as a spin-off of the Drakengard franchise, has maintained a dedicated fanbase thanks to its unique blend of action RPG gameplay, bullet-hell sequences, and emotionally complex narratives. Series creator Yoko Taro is known for his unconventional approach to game design and storytelling, making each NieR title a distinctive experience.

Fan Response to NieR: Automata's Return

With nearly eight years since NieR: Automata original release, fans have been vocal about wanting more from the universe. The game has sold millions of copies worldwide and received multiple ports and updates, including a Game of the Nier: Automata - The End of Yorha Edition and an anime adaptation that expanded the story beyond the original game.

Are you excited to return to the world of NieR: Automata? What would you want to see from a new entry in the series?