Summary
According to a recent rumor, aNieR: Automatasequel is reportedly going to be announced in 2025. This new rumor has added weight to the theory of a new game coming to the franchise, though it wasn’t clear until now that it was specifically about a sequel toNieR: Automata.
Nier: Automatais a successful JRPGreleased in 2017 that introduced players to a dystopian future where machines went out of control and declared war on human beings, forcing them to flee the planet and create a resistance android army on the Moon aimed at reclaiming Earth. The game was a sequel to 2010’sNieR, featuring the same artistic and narrative style, exploring deep themes, and offering a complex story with many different outcomes. Rumors about a new entry in theNieRfranchise have been circulating for the past few years, though nothing has been officially confirmed yet.
Adding to thespeculation surrounding a newNieR: Automatagame, GamesIndustry contributor Daniel Camilo took to Twitter to inform the community that a sequel to the game is in development and will be revealed in 2025. Even though Camilo didn’t provide any details or proof to support his claims, there have been several hints in the past that build up the theory of a newNieRgame, potentially lending credibility to this information.
Rumors Suggest a NieR: Automata Sequel Announcement in 2025
In November 2023, aSquare Enix producer touched upon the possibility of a newNieRgame, stating that as long as Yoko Taro (the franchise creator) was still alive, a new entry was possible. Later, in May 2024, Square Enix executive officer andNieRseries producer Yosuke Saito mentioned a collaboration with Yoko Taro, though he didn’t specifically reveal what this project was about.
Earlier in 2024, Yoko Taro himself sparked speculation about a newNieRseries announcement while celebrating the game’s milestone of 8 million units sold. The famous game director took the stage and told fans that if they wanted a sequel toNieR: Automata, their applause should be the loudest of the evening—and the crowd immediately followed his request.
On top of all that, adding to the hints and speculation, Yosuke Saito revealed in a recent interview that 2025 was going to be a “milestone” year andSquare Enix wanted to do something regarding theNieRseries. Even though all this has sparked excitement among fans eager to see a new entry in the franchise, no official or concrete information has been disclosed yet, though it seems almost obvious that something is happening behind the scenes. While players continue waiting for aNieRreveal, Daniel Camilo’s tweet has further fueled speculation.
