NieR 15th Anniversary Celebrated Across Various Media

Square Enix recently held its NieR 15th Anniversary Livestream, where they unveiled a series of exciting events and updates to commemorate this significant milestone. Dive into the details of what's planned for the beloved franchise and catch up with the monthly developer blog for Re[in]carnation.

NieR 15th Anniversary Livestream

Square Enix Announced NieR 15th Anniversary Special Novel

To celebrate NieR's 15th Anniversary, Square Enix has rolled out a variety of announcements for the franchise, including exciting upcoming events and projects. During the NieR 15th Anniversary livestream on April 19, they introduced the online Special Novel, [U]ndecided Option.

The online novel will feature three updates; the first is already available, while the second and third will be released on April 25 and May 2, respectively. A brief synopsis of the novel teases, "Such a 'servant' meets a mysterious boy with a mysterious air and is guided."

Alongside this, Square Enix launched the NieR 15th Anniversary website, which will serve as the main hub for the online special 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 protagonists from Replicant, Automata, and Re[in]carnation. Details on tickets and other information will be shared at a later date.

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

A range of upcoming merchandise has been revealed, including an album featuring newly recorded studio jazz arrangements from NieR: Dinner Show – Somethin’ or Other 12024, scheduled for December 2024. Additionally, the NieR Weapon Story book will contain over 650 stories about weapons from Replicant, Automata, and Re[in]carnation, and scale figures of the protagonists from the NieR series will also be available.

Re[in]carnation Developer Blog

Starting on April 28, the first mobile title in the NieR series, NieR Re[in]carnation, will launch a developer blog series. Monthly updates will continue throughout the year, offering insights into the creation process of Re[in]carnation.

Originally released in January 2021, the game was shut down in April 2024 due to monetization challenges. Fans are curious about the purpose of a developer blog for a now-closed game, with many speculating about a possible sequel or remake, though no official announcements have been made yet.

The livestream concluded with a captivating 20+ minute live performance featuring soundtracks from across the NieR franchise. Square Enix has promised more exciting events and merchandise announcements for NieR fans in the near future.