NieR marks 15 years with expansive festivities

Square Enix unveiled exciting plans during its NieR 15th Anniversary Livestream, announcing fresh content and events honoring the franchise. Discover what's in store for fans, including updates from the Re[in]carnation developer blog.

NieR's Grand 15th Anniversary Celebration

Square Enix Reveals Special Anniversary Novel

The anniversary livestream on April 19 brought multiple franchise updates, including the reveal of "[U]ndecided Option," NieR's special online novel. This serialized story will unfold across three chapters, with the first installment already accessible.

The remaining chapters arrive April 25 and May 2 respectively. The mysterious narrative follows "a servant who encounters an enigmatic boy radiating peculiar energy." Concurrently, Square Enix launched an anniversary website serving as the hub for all celebratory content.

Immersive Events and Collectible Merchandise

An exclusive exhibition at Tokyo's Sunshine City will showcase never-before-seen artwork featuring protagonists from Replicant, Automata, and Re[in]carnation. Ticketing details will follow shortly.

The NieR: Orchestra Concert 12024 expands with additional Osaka (July 25-26) and Tokyo (August 2-3) performances. Lottery ticket applications are currently open via the official concert portal.

Collectors can anticipate premium merchandise including a jazz arrangement album from December's Dinner Show event, the comprehensive NieR Weapon Story book detailing over 650 weapon narratives, and meticulously crafted scale figures of franchise protagonists.

Re[in]carnation Development Insights

Starting April 28, the Re[in]carnation development team will share monthly blog updates throughout 2024, offering unprecedented insights into the mobile title's creation process.

Some fans question the timing of these developer diaries following the game's April 2024 shutdown. While speculation about potential sequels circulates, Square Enix has confirmed no current plans.

The anniversary stream concluded with an emotional 20+ minute musical tribute featuring beloved NieR soundtracks, teasing more upcoming surprises for franchise enthusiasts.