NieR: Automata may be getting a sequel, according to a cryptic teaser shared by devs during the game’s 9th anniversary stream. Discover why the title remains so successful and why fans are excited about the possibility of a new entry.
NieR: Automata Celebrates 9 Years, Ending With a Big Tease
A New Game Coming Soon?
NieR: Automata’s sequel may be on the table after Square Enix teased fans at the end of its 9th Anniversary stream. The teaser showed only the game’s signature typeface alongside the words "NieR: Automata to be continued."
Naturally, fans are curious about what this could mean. The wording suggests the possibility of a new entry in the franchise, but there is also some skepticism. Many believe it could simply be another playful misdirection from Yoko Taro, given his long history of harmless pranks directed at the community. Even so, fans remain hopeful that this could point to a direct continuation of 2B, 9S, and A2, depending on which ending is considered canon.
Knowing Yoko Taro, the game’s creative director, the teaser could just as easily be a genuine hint at the series’ future as it could be an elaborate joke, especially now that the game has enjoyed nearly a decade of critical acclaim.
No additional details were shared, leaving little concrete information to work with. Still, fan theories are already circulating, with some suggesting that the next NieR entry is in development and could be revealed around the franchise’s 10th anniversary next year. Whether this leads to a brand-new game or a remake remains unknown.
Celebrating 10 Million Sales in 9 Years
Before the major continuation tease at the end of the 2-hour anniversary stream, Yoko Taro and the rest of the NieR development team announced that NieR: Automata has sold 10 million copies since its launch in early 2017. This marked a monumental achievement for a game like NieR: Automata, a title that quickly rose to mainstream popularity despite its niche roots.
When compared to previous entries such as NieR Replicant and NieR Gestalt, which collectively sold around 500,000 copies worldwide during their original PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 releases, the contrast is striking. It was not until Replicant’s remastered version that the game saw a significant sales boost, reaching over 2 million units worldwide, according to Square Enix during the same anniversary stream.
NieR: Automata is a 2017 action-adventure game centered around a group of androids searching for their place in a dystopian world. Much of its story is told through unconventional methods, featuring multiple endings alongside dramatic shifts in genre and gameplay.
Automata’s massive sales gap suggests there is room for a brand-new entry in the series, which helps explain why the cryptic tease has generated so much excitement among fans.
Fan speculation surrounding a potential sequel continues to gain momentum, as seen in strong reactions across social media and online forums. Geoff Keighley, creator and host of The Game Awards, also shared the same teaser image on his X (formerly Twitter) account, prompting some fans to suggest that a reveal at this year’s Summer Games Fest could be possible.
Whether the tease points to a new game, a third-party collaboration, or new merchandise, remains to be seen. Regardless, fans are hoping for an entirely new way to experience Automata’s poignant story.
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NieR: Automata 9th Anniversary Stream YouTube
Yoko Taro Celebrates NieR: Automata Selling 10 Million Copies on X
