NieR 15th Anniversary: A Multi-Medium Celebration

Square Enix recently held its NieR 15th Anniversary Livestream, where they unveiled an array of exciting events and updates to celebrate this milestone. Dive into the details of what's planned for the NieR franchise and learn about the monthly developer blog for NieR Re[in]carnation.

NieR 15th Anniversary Livestream

Square Enix Announced NieR 15th Anniversary Special Novel

Square Enix marked NieR's 15th Anniversary with a series of announcements, showcasing upcoming events and projects. During the livestream on April 19, they introduced NieR's online Special Novel titled [U]ndecided Option.

The online novel will feature three updates; the first is already available, with subsequent releases scheduled for April 25 and May 2. The novel's intriguing synopsis states, "Such a 'servant' meets a mysterious boy with a mysterious air and is guided."

To complement this announcement, Square Enix also launched the NieR 15th Anniversary website, serving as the main hub for the online novel and other upcoming projects and events related to the anniversary celebration.

Exhibition, Concerts, Merchandise, and More

Square Enix is organizing an exhibition at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro, Japan, showcasing new artwork featuring protagonists from Replicant, Automata, and Re[in]carnation. Details on tickets and other information will be shared soon.

Additional performances of the NieR: Orchestra Concert 12024 are scheduled for Osaka on July 25 and 26, and Tokyo on August 2 and 3. Tickets are available through a lottery system, and more information can be found on the concert's official website.

A variety of new merchandise has also 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 containing 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. These updates will continue throughout the year, offering 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 announcement of a developer blog for a now-closed game has sparked speculation about a potential sequel or remake, though no official statements have been made.

The livestream concluded with a live performance lasting over 20 minutes, featuring soundtracks from the NieR franchise. Square Enix has promised more exciting events and merchandise announcements for NieR fans in the near future.