Nier news

[Spirit]

This is a thread to post any new developments in the Nier world such as announced games and merchandise for us to spend all of our money on.

Here are some soon to be released Play Arts Kai figures of 2B and a Machine Lifeform to get us started

https://store.eu.square-enix.com/uk/product/462513/nierautomata-bring-arts-2b-machine-lifeform

 

[Spirit]

If you want Nier Automata on Switch (and Super Nintendo, because of course) then Yoko Taro says we should go ask Square Enix.

If You Want NieR: Automata Ported To Nintendo Switch "Please Ask Square Enix"

Yoko Taro insists

www.nintendolife.com

You heard the man, get on your social medias and start bugging the hell out of Square Enix for a Nier Automata Switch port.

 

[Spirit]

A new 2B figure has been released and it is gorgeous. It is already out of stock from most retailers and is probably completely sold out now at the time of reading.

Twinfinite has more detail and a some lovely pictures.

Gorgeous 2B Figure from NieR: Automata Released by Square Enix and Flare

Today Square Enix released a brand new figure of NieR: Automata's beloved heroine 2B, and she looks really, really beautiful.

twinfinite.net

 

[Sheikah_Witch]

There will be new NieR: Orchestra Concerts in Chicago, London and Bangkok

NieR Concerts

nierconcert.com

 

[Spirit]

There will be new NieR: Orchestra Concerts in Chicago, London and Bangkok

NieR Concerts

nierconcert.com

OH MY GOD YES!!

 

[Spirit]

I don't know what is being said but this looks like a mobile game that Yoko Taro is involved with in some capacity with Atlus (of Persona fame).

 

[Spirit]

Square Enix have recently opened a tenth anniversary website for Nier.

There's not much there yet but there is information on the original Nier (including the regional Gestalt and RepliCant releases) and Nier Automata.

NieR 10th Anniversary

「NieR」シリーズ10周年記念サイト。

www.jp.square-enix.com

 

[Spirit]

10th Anniversary Orchestral Arrangement album - 'Addendum' - 25/03/2020

The orchestral arrangement album celebrating music from the Nier series released this month as part of the series 10th anniversary celebration.

『NieR Orchestral Arrangement Album - Addendum』本日発売！ | トピックス | SQUARE ENIX

オーケストラの旋律 歌ノ共鳴― 『ニーア ゲシュタルト レプリカント』の発売から10年を迎える2020年。シリーズ 10周年を記念して新たにオーケストラアレンジされる楽曲を収録したアルバムが登場。『ニーア ゲシュタルト レプリカント』、『…

www.jp.square-enix.com

 

[Spirit]

Yoko Taro and other producers and developers of the Nier series will be hosting a ten hour livestream to celebrate Nier's 10th anniversary.

The stream will also include live orchestra performances

【ニーア】で無理やり10時間やっちゃう生放送

ニーアシリーズ10周年を記念して、オケコン・...

sp.live.nicovideo.jp

 

[Sheikah_Witch]

Nier: Atomata is coming to Microsoft's popular streaming service Xbox Game Pass!

「NieR:Automata」、「Xbox Game Pass」の対象タイトルに

　スクウェア・エニックスは、「NieR:Automata（ニーア オートマタ）」が4月2日より「Xbox Game Pass」の対象タイトルとなることを明らかにした。

game.watch.impress.co.jp

Xbox Game Pass is going to be available 'soon' in Japan.

 

[Sheikah_Witch]

Gameplay from NieR Re[in]carnation

 

[Spirit]

Gameplay from NieR Re[in]carnation

Holy damn!

Gonna need a bigger phone!

 

[Sheikah_Witch]

Some new Nier: Replicant info has been revealed from Famitsu (Via @StormYorha)

✨ Storm Yorha ✨ | #BLM on Twitter

“-Clarifying that VAs are the same, (for the main characters at least) they are just re-recording -As previously said, 2B and 9S' VAs are involved -New characters will be added -Possibly a new ending Source: https://t.co/hpd6HABVS9”

twitter.com

✨ Storm Yorha ✨ | #BLM on Twitter

“YokoTaro FINALLY dropped new NieR Replicant infos! -It's "much more" than a remaster -Gameplay has been reworked to please Automata fans -PlatinumGames staff helping -They want everything to feel "new" and more polished -Camera work stays the same -New VAs performances”

twitter.com

 

[Spirit]

Some new Nier: Replicant info has been revealed from Famitsu (Via @StormYorha)

✨ Storm Yorha ✨ | #BLM on Twitter

“-Clarifying that VAs are the same, (for the main characters at least) they are just re-recording -As previously said, 2B and 9S' VAs are involved -New characters will be added -Possibly a new ending Source: https://t.co/hpd6HABVS9”

twitter.com

✨ Storm Yorha ✨ | #BLM on Twitter

“YokoTaro FINALLY dropped new NieR Replicant infos! -It's "much more" than a remaster -Gameplay has been reworked to please Automata fans -PlatinumGames staff helping -They want everything to feel "new" and more polished -Camera work stays the same -New VAs performances”

twitter.com

So happy about the gameplay changes. Looking forward to no more clunk!

 

[Spirit]

Nier Replicant will release in Japan on April 22nd 2021, the Western release date is April 23rd 2021.

There will be a standard physical edition, a standard digital edition with preorder bonuses and a special physical edition.

Standard edition Japanese box art

Standard edition Western box art

Japanese special Snow White Edition
Includes: Game disc, two disc soundtrack, character scripts, a set of three metal pins and exclusive packaging.

A Western edition of the Snow White set was announced but contents have not been finalised.