Square Enix recently held its NieR 15th Anniversary Livestream, unveiling a series of exciting events and updates to celebrate this milestone. Dive into the details of what's planned for the franchise and the monthly developer blog for Re[in]carnation.
NieR 15th Anniversary Livestream
Square Enix Announced NieR 15th Anniversary Special Novel
Square Enix marked NieR's 15th Anniversary with a range of announcements, including new projects and events. During the livestream on April 19, they introduced the online Special Novel titled [U]ndecided Option.
The novel will feature three updates, with the first already accessible. The subsequent updates are scheduled for April 25 and May 2. The novel's synopsis teases, "Such a 'servant' meets a mysterious boy with a mysterious air and is guided."
To complement this, Square Enix launched a dedicated 15th Anniversary website, serving as the hub for the online novel and other upcoming projects and events related to the anniversary celebration.
Exhibition, Concerts, Merchandise, and More
Square Enix is set to host an exhibition at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro, Japan, showcasing new artwork of the protagonists from Replicant, Automata, and Re[in]carnation. Details on tickets and other information will be shared soon.
Additional dates for the NieR: Orchestra Concert 12024 have been confirmed for Osaka on July 25 and 26, and Tokyo on August 2 and 3. Tickets are available through a lottery system, with more details on the concert's official website.
A variety of new merchandise has been announced, including a jazz album from NieR: Dinner Show – Somethin’ or Other 12024, set for release in December 2024, the NieR Weapon Story book featuring over 650 weapon stories from Replicant, Automata, and Re[in]carnation, and scale figures of the NieR series protagonists.
Re[in]carnation Developer Blog
Starting April 28, NieR Re[in]carnation, the first mobile title in the NieR series, will launch a monthly developer blog series, continuing through the year. These updates will provide insights into the development process of Re[in]carnation.
Originally released in January 2021, the game was discontinued in April 2024 due to monetization challenges. The sudden introduction of a developer blog for a closed game has sparked speculation among fans about a potential sequel or remake, though no official statements have been made.
The livestream concluded with a captivating 20+ minute live performance of soundtracks from the NieR franchise. Square Enix promises more exciting events and merchandise announcements in the near future for NieR enthusiasts.
