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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.
Evangelion Sapporo Beer Features Eva 01 and 13 on the Cans
Sapporo Breweries has launched a limited-edition collaboration featuring the Evangelion franchise on its Kuro Label Beer cans, with new illustrations of Evangelion Units 01 and 13 by Mahiro Maeda. Merchandise including coaster mats, tote bags, T-shirts, and bar glasses are also available. This campaign celebrates the 30th anniversary of Evangelion, with a new anime series announced for February 2026.
NieR: Orchestra Concert 12026 [YoRHa] Announced with Global Tour Dates
The 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 creator Yoko Taro is writing a new Evangelion series
Yoko 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.
Nier Automata's Yoko Taro is writing an Evangelion anime TV show
Yoko Taro, known for his work on NieR: Automata, is writing a new Neon Genesis Evangelion anime TV show. The project is a collaboration between Studio Khara and CloverWorks, with Kazuya Tsurumaki and Toko Yatabe directing. NieR composer Keiichi Okabe is also involved in the music.
New Evangelion Series in the Works from NieR's Yoko Taro
A new Neon Genesis Evangelion series is in development, with Yoko Taro, known for his work on NieR, scripting the project. Keiichi Okabe, composer for NieR and Drakengard, will provide the music. The announcement was made as part of the anime's 30th anniversary celebrations, with production handled by CloverWorks and Studio Khara.
