NieR: Automata Sequel Teased in Anniversary Video
Square Enix hints at a follow-up to its acclaimed action RPG in a new promotional video. NieR Automata sequel tease appears at the end of a video celebrating 10 million copies sold. The video ends with the line “NieR: Automata to be continued…” on screen. No specific details about the next installment accompany this announcement. It could be anything from a mobile spin-off to a full-scale sequel. The video also highlights 2 million copies sold of NieR Replicant. However, Automata’s numbers far surpass that impressive sum. Square Enix knows the significance of ending a video with this promise.
What Form Will the Follow-Up Take?
There is no guarantee the next chapter will be a game at all. The franchise has previously ventured into anime and novels. However, Square Enix knows the significance of ending a video with this promise. The statement likely refers to a project intended to live up to expectations. Fans hope for the involvement of original creator Yoko Taro. His eccentric vision defines the series’ unique identity. A proper follow-up to Automata remains highly desired. The inclusion of “Automata” in the tease suggests a direct connection to 2B’s story.
A Franchise at Its Peak
NieR debuted in 2010 as a spin-off of Yoko Taro’s Drakengard series. It rose to prominence with 2017’s NieR: Automata. The mobile game Reincarnation and the Replicant overhaul followed afterward. However, no proper sequel to Automata has ever materialized until now. This is an exciting time for Square Enix RPG fans. Decades after the original Final Fantasy, the company’s most interesting IPs thrive. The Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy also continues to develop. More details about NieR’s future should arrive eventually. For now, fans can celebrate this promising tease.
