Nier: Automata
News, coverage and analysis tracking Nier: Automata across the outlets.- Homura Hime Dev Didn’t Want Players to Run - So They Changed How Combat WorksThe developer of Homura Hime discusses the game's evolution from a 3D bullet hell title to a blend of bullet hell and melee combat, inspired by games like NieR: Automata and anime like Kill la Kill. Key design choices, such as a mobile blocking mechanic that builds skills, were made to encourage player engagement and maintain confrontation during dodging, differentiating it from pure hit-and-run tactics.
This GTA-Inspired Anime Open World Deserves a Place on Your PS5, But Maybe Not Your Pre-OrderThe open-world anime-inspired game NTE, developed by Hotta Studio, is set to release on April 29th and has reached 30 million pre-registrations. While the game offers a GTA-like experience on PlayStation 5 with impressive production values, the article advises against pre-ordering due to the nature of free-to-play live service games, suggesting that launch day incentives will be more plentiful.
Square Enix Publisher Sale 2026 Live Through March 30Square Enix is holding a publisher sale with discounts on over 200 titles across multiple digital storefronts, including Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo platforms. The sale runs through March 30, with specific dates varying by platform. Hosts Matthew Mercer and Ben Starr are featured in promotional content for the event.
MATT MERCER REPLACES BEN STARR AS THE PROFESSIONAL RPG SUGGESTER TO LAUNCH THE NEXT BIG SQUARE ENIX SALESquare Enix has launched its annual Publisher Sale, featuring over 200 discounted RPG titles across multiple platforms until March 30th. Voice actors Matt Mercer and Ben Starr star in a promotional video highlighting some of the sale's key offerings, including Final Fantasy Tactics, Nier: Automata, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.- ‘Final Fantasy Brave Exvius’ Is Shutting Down on October 30th – TouchArcadeSquare Enix has announced that the mobile game Final Fantasy Brave Exvius will cease service on October 30, 2024. In-app purchases will be discontinued immediately, but players can use existing items until the shutdown. The company cited difficulties in maintaining the app experience as the reason for closure.
Nier Automata's Yoko Taro thinks his generation of directors has "a lot of weirdos", himself included, because "games weren't mainstream like they are now"Nier and Drakengard director Yoko Taro believes his generation of game directors are 'weirdos' and 'selfish people' due to the less mainstream nature of games during their formative years. He suggests that directors who prioritize the game's vision over individual staff opinions are better suited for leadership roles, while emphasizing that this does not excuse poor communication.
$30 Overwatch Skin Missing Iconic Detail Sparks Quality Control DebatePlayers are debating the quality control of Blizzard Entertainment's new Kiriko skin for Overwatch, which is a crossover with NieR: Automata's character 2B. The skin is missing 2B's signature facial mole, a detail considered iconic to the character's design. This oversight, coupled with the premium price of the cosmetic, has led to player frustration and questions about the developer's respect for source material.
Gamers think they know why Overwatch is “struggling” against Marvel Rivals, and it’s not gameplay, it’s buttcheeksPlayers are criticizing Overwatch's new Project YoRHa collaboration skins for their high cost and perceived lack of aesthetic appeal, particularly the design of the character Kiriko. This has led to comparisons with Marvel Rivals, with some arguing Overwatch is struggling due to its character design choices. The discussion also touches on broader concerns about female character representation and the male gaze in video games.- NieR: Automata Returns and Pop Team Epic Joins Call of Duty: Mobile in Season 3 - ParanoiaCall of Duty: Mobile Season 3, titled "Paranoia," launches on March 18, introducing the DMZ: Recon Quick Play mode and collaborations with NieR: Automata and Pop Team Epic. The season also features a new Battle Pass with the MX Guardian shotgun and the Black Market Battle Royale class.
Nier Automata-inspired indie includes a system that Yoko Taro "stopped" being added to his own action RPG, and one of his fellow lead devs is "honestly a little jealous"The indie game Homura Hime, inspired by Nier: Automata, features a shooting mechanic that series creator Yoko Taro previously removed from his own action RPG. Taro and Nier: Automata game designer Takahisa Taura expressed their thoughts on the indie title, with Taura noting his excitement at seeing the mechanic implemented. Taro also stated he is happy when developers are influenced by or even copy his work, viewing it as a form of respect.
Former Overwatch Director Breaks Silence About Sudden Departure From BlizzardFormer Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan has broken his silence regarding his departure from Blizzard Entertainment in 2021. Kaplan revealed on Lex Fridman's podcast that intense pressure from Activision Blizzard's CFO to meet revenue targets, including threats of layoffs, led to his decision to leave after nearly 20 years. He is now working on a new game called The Legend of California.
Nier creator Yoko Taro thinks the indie game dev scene is "too intimidating for me to even think of entering": "It's not something an old man like me should be attempting"Nier series creator Yoko Taro expressed that the current indie game development scene is too intimidating for him to enter, feeling he would be "instantly wiped out." In a recent interview, he praised the indie action game Homura Hime, which is inspired by the Nier series, but stated that he doesn't see a reason for himself to pursue indie development at his age.
Overwatch's Nier Automata collab is here, but with no voice lines and a price higher than the action RPG it's based on, players aren't happy: "Hello Kitty got more than these folks"Overwatch players are expressing dissatisfaction with the new Nier Automata collaboration skins, citing a lack of unique voice lines and VFX, and a high price point of $69.99. Players feel the bundle offers less value compared to previous collaborations, such as the Hello Kitty event, and is priced higher than the original Nier Automata game.- Nier: Automata creator Yoko Taro sees it "as a form of respect" when devs "say outright that they copied" his action RPG, but he's not sure "how Square Enix would feel about that"Nier: Automata creator Yoko Taro expressed that he views it as a form of respect when other developers admit to copying his action RPG, even preferring they say they copied it outright. However, he is unsure how Square Enix would feel about such admissions, noting that many developers might be hesitant to say so due to potential rights issues.
Overwatch is getting a bunch of Nier: Automata skins and at this point I'm convinced support mains are the only…Blizzard Entertainment has announced a collaboration between Overwatch and Nier: Automata, introducing new skins for characters like Kiriko, Vendetta, Wuyang, Lifeweaver, and Mercy, based on Nier: Automata characters 2B, A2, and 9S. The collaboration, which also includes skins for Adam and Commander White, is set to launch on March 10, 2026, and will feature new cosmetic items for players.- Blizzard reveals an Overwatch x Nier Automata collab too early, and you'll never guess who's getting the new skinsBlizzard Entertainment accidentally revealed an upcoming collaboration between Overwatch and Nier: Automata via a YouTube Short. The announcement, which was quickly removed, indicated that new skins for the characters Mercy and Kiriko would be part of the crossover.
- Stellar Blade director clashes with Nier Automata designer following accusations of an AI-generated celebratory imageStellar Blade director Hyung-Tae Kim has been accused by Nier Automata designer Yoshikaze Matsushita of using an AI-generated image. The image in question reportedly featured the character Emil from Nier Automata in relation to Yoko Taro's Evangelion anime.
Nier creator Yoko Taro is writing a new Evangelion seriesYoko Taro, known for the Nier and Drakengard series, is writing a new Evangelion series as part of the franchise's 30th anniversary. The series will be directed by Kazuya Tsurumaki and Toru Yatabe, with music by Keiichi Okabe. Separately, Warframe is launching on Nintendo Switch on March 25th with 1080p/60fps support and a new update, The Shadowgrapher, which includes a 4v1 asymmetric multiplayer survival horror mode called Follie's Hunt.
Here are all the new Overwatch skins released so far in 2026This article provides a comprehensive list of all new skins and cosmetic bundles released for Overwatch throughout 2026, including details on limited-time collaborations with brands like Le Sserafim, Diablo 4, and Nier: Automata. It also outlines the availability and heroes featured in each bundle, as well as a history of past collaborations and a list of Mythic skins.