NieR 15th Anniversary Celebration Spans Multiple Mediums

Square Enix recently hosted a spectacular NieR 15th Anniversary Livestream, unveiling a series of exciting events and updates to celebrate this milestone. Dive into the details below to discover what's in store for the NieR franchise and the latest on Re[in]carnation's monthly developer blog.

NieR 15th Anniversary Livestream

Square Enix Announced NieR 15th Anniversary Special Novel

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

The novel will be released in three updates, with the first already available. 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 announcement, Square Enix launched the NieR 15th Anniversary website, serving as the central hub for the online novel and other anniversary-related projects and events.

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. Stay tuned for more details on tickets and additional information.

The NieR: Orchestra Concert 12024 will extend to Osaka on July 25 and 26, and Tokyo on August 2 and 3. Tickets are currently available through a lottery system, with more information accessible on the concert's official website.

A variety of merchandise has been unveiled, including a jazz album from NieR: Dinner Show – Somethin' or Other 12024, set to release in December 2024, the NieR Weapon Story book featuring over 650 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 franchise's first mobile title, will launch a developer blog series, with monthly updates planned through the rest of the year. These updates will offer insights into the development process behind Re[in]carnation.

Originally released in January 2021, the game was shut down in April 2024 due to monetization issues. The sudden introduction of a developer blog for a discontinued game has sparked speculation about a potential sequel or remake, though no official announcements have been made yet.

The livestream concluded with an over 20-minute live performance, featuring soundtracks from the entire NieR franchise. Square Enix promises more exciting events and merchandise announcements for NieR fans in the near future.