Nier: Replicant
News, coverage and analysis tracking Nier: Replicant across the outlets.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 3: Steam Summer Sale continuesThe Steam Summer Sale and other PC gaming storefronts are offering numerous deals on a wide variety of titles. This includes discounts on major releases, indie games, and bundles across platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Humble Bundle. Several retailers are participating, with prices and availability varying.
NieR 15th Anniversary Gaming Chair Pre-Orders OpenASK and Seki Furniture are releasing a NieR 15th Anniversary themed gaming chair, inspired by the character Kaine from NieR Replicant. Pre-orders are now open, with shipping scheduled for September 2026. The chair features 4D adjustable armrests and can recline up to 175 degrees, priced at ¥66,000.
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 master Yoko Taro became a director because he wouldn't stop yapping: "It wasn't that I had some…Nier and Drakengard creator Yoko Taro discusses how he became a game director, attributing his start to luck, Capcom, and his tendency to talk a lot during his time at developer Cavia. He reflects on the creative freedom he had on the original Drakengard, published by Square Enix, and how he views game development as solving puzzles within constraints rather than personal expression.
Monster Hunter Stories 3 and NieR Replicant Soundtracks StreamingThe soundtracks for Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection and NieR Replicant are now available for streaming worldwide on various platforms. Capcom's Monster Hunter Stories 3 OST features 102 tracks and is available on Deezer, Spotify, and Tidal, while Square Enix's NieR Replicant OST, based on the rerelease, includes 45 tracks and is on services like Amazon, Apple Music, and YouTube. Monster Hunter Stories 3 is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC, while NieR Replicant is on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.- NieR 15th Anniversary Video Recaps Series History and PerformancesSquare Enix released a video celebrating the 15th anniversary of the NieR series, recapping key events from its mainline titles and mobile game NieR Re[in]carnation, alongside select live performances. The video does not contain new series information but highlights the franchise's history. NieR: Automata has sold ten million units worldwide, and the NieR Replicant remake has sold two million units.
- NieR Cosmic Horror Countdown Website Confirmed Fake After April Fools Reveal, Not Connected to Squaer EnixSquare Enix has confirmed that a circulating countdown website, initially linked to a fake NieR: COSMIC HORROR project, is not affiliated with the company. The official NieR Twitter account issued a statement clarifying the site's inauthenticity and warning fans about potential security risks. This news follows the reveal of the NieR: Orchestra Concert 12026 [YoRHa] and strong sales figures for NieR: Automata and NieR Replicant.
Ai Nonaka Joins FanimeCon 2026 Line UpVoice actress and singer Ai Nonaka has been announced as a guest for FanimeCon 2026, joining a lineup that includes director Hiroshi Nagahama and other industry professionals. The convention will take place over Memorial Day Weekend at the San Jose Convention Center.
NieR Series April Fools’ ‘Teaser’ Is NieR: Cosmic HorrorSquare Enix announced NieR: Cosmic Horror on April 1, 2026, in Japan, accompanied by a teaser video and a "coming soon" notation. This announcement is likely an April Fools' joke, similar to a previous joke involving FFVII Ever Crisis. Recent real NieR news includes the completion of the NieR: Automata anime adaptation and hints of a sequel or new project.- NieR: Orchestra Concert 12026 [YoRHa] Announced with Global Tour DatesThe NieR: Orchestra Concert 12026 [YoRHa] has been announced, featuring a global tour with a full orchestra, chorus, and returning vocalists Emi Evans and J’Nique Nicole. The shows will include large-screen visuals and a new narrated story, with composer Keiichi Okabe involved and series creator Yoko Taro and producer Yosuke Saito expected at select performances. Ticket sales begin March 26.
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.
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.- 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.