The director, producer, and composer of Sq. Enix’s beloved Nier collection have teamed up for a brand new undertaking, however are refusing to say whether or not it is a Nier sport or not.
Talking to Famitsu and translated by Gematsu, Sq. Enix govt officer and Nier collection producer Yosuke Saito teased the upcoming undertaking however nonetheless did not give followers a concrete reply on whether or not they need to anticipate Nier 3.
“I’ve been speaking about eager to do one thing with [series director Yoko Taro] and [series composer Keiichi Okabe] for a while now,” Saito stated. “I’ll have one thing a bit extra put collectively to say within the not too distant future, so please keep tuned.” He than laughed: “It would possibly be Nier, it won’t be Nier. That’s about all I can say for now.”
Nier: Automata arrived in February 2017 and, whereas followers’ appetites have been considerably satiated with the Nier Replicant remake of the unique sport in 2021, Sq. Enix has stated nothing concrete a couple of full sequel.
Hope has gone again and ahead too. Saito stated in November 2023 that Sq. Enix will certainly make one other Nier in some unspecified time in the future in Yoko’s lifetime nevertheless it will not be quickly because the pair are engaged on a separate undertaking. However just a few months later in March 2024, Taro seemingly teased a 3rd sport by way of a refined live performance message.
Saito instructed Famitsu on this newest interview he is engaged on “numerous issues”, nevertheless, so maybe there’s an opportunity the brand new undertaking is simply a type of and Nier 3 is one other.
“I’m doing numerous issues with the thought of making one thing that doesn’t but exist,” he stated. “I can’t dedicate my time to that absolutely, so most of it has been left to the workers, nevertheless it’s turning into one thing fairly attention-grabbing. I’m trying ahead to the day we are able to announce it.”
Nier: Automata was a standout success for Sq. Enix due to sturdy crucial reception and gross sales to match. In our 8/10 overview, IGN stated: “Nier: Automata is a good motion role-playing sport crammed with lovely places and zany, fun-filled fight.”
Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelance reporter. He’ll speak about The Witcher all day.