Nier: Automata
News, coverage and analysis tracking Nier: Automata across the outlets.- Square Enix’s newly opened LA theme cafe offers up stylish food in a grim-looking atmosphereSquare Enix has opened a new themed cafe in Los Angeles, California, featuring food and merchandise inspired by Dragon Quest, NieR: Automata, and Final Fantasy. While the menu items reference games like Final Fantasy XIV, the cafe's decor is described as grim and lacking in color, drawing comparisons to a prison mess hall.
HIBINO Announces First Long-Term North American Display of Life-Size “Virtuous Contract” from NieR:AutomataHIBINO Corporation is announcing the first long-term North American display of a life-size replica of the "Virtuous Contract" weapon from NieR: Automata. The replica will be showcased at the new Officially Licensed SQUARE ENIX Cafe & Shop in Los Angeles starting June 20, 2026. This marks a significant opportunity for fans to see the detailed, approximately 54.7-inch weapon in person.- Moonlight Pale Unlocks Console Ports and Physical EditionsBlue Lily's hand-drawn survival horror game, Moonlight Pale, has successfully met its Kickstarter goal and will be released on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series S|X, and Nintendo Switch. The campaign also unlocked Mac and Linux ports, additional game modes, and will feature Standard and limited "Eclipse" physical editions for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch.
Japanese gamers vote on most influential game and series, favorite character, favorite developer, moreFamitsu magazine's 40th-anniversary survey of over 5,000 Japanese gamers revealed Nintendo as the favorite developer and Mario as the favorite character. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was highly recommended, while Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest series dominated influence and sequel requests. Masahiro Sakurai was named favorite creator.
New NieR: Automata 2B and 9S Charms Connect to Each OtherSquare Enix has announced a new collection of NieR: Automata charms featuring characters 2B and 9S, as well as their Pod allies. These acrylic charms can connect to each other and will be sold individually or in a box set in Japan starting August 29, 2026. The game is available on PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PC.
After saying the first game is better than Nier Automata, Yoko Taro reckons he's gotta buy Stellar Blade: Blood…Following his praise for Stellar Blade, Yoko Taro has expressed his intent to purchase the newly announced sequel, Stellar Blade: Blood Rain. Shift Up director Hyung-Tae Kim acknowledged Taro's enthusiasm, continuing a friendly exchange between the two creators whose games have influenced each other.- NieR: Automata and Street Fighter 6 Vocalist J'Nique Nicole Joins Scarlet MoonScarlet Moon has announced the signing of J'Nique Nicole, the vocalist behind NieR: Automata's "Weight of the World" and Street Fighter 6's Elena theme. This signing brings together all three lead vocalists from the NieR series under Scarlet Moon, with Emi Evans and Nami Nakagawa already on the roster. Nicole expressed excitement about collaborating with developers and broadening her horizons.
Beast of Reincarnation has some stellar voice actors, but one has to play protagonist Emma completely devoid of emotionGame Freak's upcoming action RPG, Beast of Reincarnation, set to launch on August 4, features voice actors Yui Ishikawa as the emotionless protagonist Emma and Akio Otsuka in its cast. Game director Kota Furushima explained that Emma's lack of emotion is a key narrative element, with Ishikawa, known for her role as 2B in Nier: Automata, tasked with portraying this challenging character.
NateTheHate heard of new Nier game last year but currently has no new infoRespected leaker NateTheHate reported hearing rumors of a new Nier game in development at Square Enix last year, though he has no recent information. The Nier franchise, particularly Nier: Automata, remains popular, with fans eagerly anticipating a new installment following the mobile game NieR: Re[in]carnation.
Beloved Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic The Last Ronin is getting a game from action royalty: Nier Automata and…PlatinumGames is developing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin, an action-adventure game based on the popular comic mini-series. The game follows the last surviving Ninja Turtle on a mission for vengeance in a future New York City. It is coming to PC and consoles, with a release date yet to be announced.
Three years later, that 'dark' Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin game gets a first trailer, and it's being created by Bayonetta studio Platinum GamesPlatinum Games is developing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin, a AAA action-adventure game inspired by the graphic novel of the same name. The game follows the last surviving Turtle on a mission for justice, with a moody teaser trailer released by Paramount Gaming Studios. It is slated for release on consoles and PC, though a specific date has not yet been announced.- Moonlight Pale is a 2D Hand-Drawn Historical Survival Horror GameIndependent developer Blue Lily has launched a Kickstarter campaign for Moonlight Pale, a 2D hand-drawn survival horror game set in a late 1800s female seminary. The game features an original soundtrack by Arai Tasuku and a fully voiced cast, with funding sought to complete development for a Q4 2026/Q1 2027 release on Steam. Stretch goals include additional language support and console ports.
Moonlight Pale Launches Kickstarter Campaign for Hand-Drawn Survival Horror AdventureIndependent studio Blue Lily has launched a Kickstarter campaign for Moonlight Pale, a 2D hand-drawn survival horror game inspired by classics like Silent Hill. The game follows a student trapped in a nightmarish seminary and features psychological horror, exploration, and puzzle-solving with two distinct gameplay states. It is targeting a late 2026 or early 2027 release on Steam, with potential console ports as stretch goals.
You Can Rent Evangelion Themed Motorcycles in JapanRental819 is offering limited-time rentals of motorcycles themed after the Evangelion mechs in Japan from June to December 2026. Three distinct bikes, based on EVA Unit-01, Unit-02, and Unit-00, are available for rent at Rental819 locations near major airports. This promotion follows a successful collaboration in Fall 2025.
RPGs like Dragon Quest 11 and Nier: Automata are heavily outsourced, Square Enix producer says, with surprisingly few…Square Enix producer Yosuke Saito revealed that popular RPG series like Dragon Quest and Nier heavily rely on outsourced developers, with neither being made entirely in-house. For example, Dragon Quest 11 saw between a third and a half of its development handled internally, while Nier: Automata was developed by PlatinumGames. This trend is expected to continue with future titles like Dragon Quest 12.
An infamously useless Dragon Quest weapon that's been a series mainstay for 39 years owes its existence to a Famicom limitation, according to the JRPG series' creatorDragon Quest series creator Yuji Horii explained that the series' iconic, weak "Cypress Sickle" weapon originated from a Famicom hardware limitation. Due to cartridge space constraints, the game could not use kanji and had to use hiragana, leading to a name that sounded like "snack" if translated directly. The name "hinoki" (Japanese cypress) was chosen to avoid confusion, making a simple stick an iconic part of the JRPG series.
After 7 years in development, an amazing single-player FPS just hit Steam and consoles: "We were heavily inspired by titles such as Nier Automata, Metroid Prime, Destiny, Halo"Kwalee Labs has released its story-driven, single-player first-person shooter Luna Abyss on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X. The game, which has been in development since mid-2019, has received very positive user reviews and an 80 on Metacritic. Developers cited inspirations including Nier Automata, Metroid Prime, Destiny, Halo, and Returnal.
Raita Kazama Designed NieR: Automata 9th Anniversary MerchandiseSquare Enix is releasing new NieR: Automata merchandise designed by Raita Kazama to celebrate the game's 9th anniversary. The collection, featuring characters 2B, 9S, and A2, includes acrylic keychains and stand dioramas, with pre-orders available on Square Enix's Japanese e-Store and AmiAmi for international shipping. The items are scheduled for release in late August 2026.
Nier and Devil May Cry leads say "a lot of Korean developers are ahead of Japan," and I can't imagine Crimson Desert has helped their fear of "being left behind"Nier creator Yoko Taro and Devil May Cry creator Hideki Kamiya believe Korean developers are technologically ahead of Japan in game development. They expressed admiration for the quality and innovation emerging from Korea, citing titles like Crimson Desert, Lies of P, and Stellar Blade. The developers stated that this competition inspires them to improve their own work and not be left behind.
NieR: Automata Skins Appear in Killer InnThe asymmetrical PvP game Killer Inn has launched a crossover event with NieR: Automata, featuring skins for characters 2B and 9S, along with other cosmetic items and a Battle Pass. Killer Inn is available in Steam Early Access on PC, with a free trial now active. The game is also currently on sale for $2.49 until June 4, 2026.