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Square Enix announced it will sell three different kinds of pixel art game merchandise with sprites of NieR, NieR: Automata, and NieR Reincarnation characters in Japan on August 30, 2025. These include a mug, a package of flake stickers, and two sets of rubber keychains. The US storefront isn’t taking pre-orders for any of the items yet. 

The set of flake stickers is the cheapest of the new items. It costs 1,100円 (~$8). There are 18 stickers in each package. All of the leading characters from each of the three NieR games appear, as well as side characters like 2B and 9S’ Pods and Mama and Carrier who assist The Girl of Light Fio. Each sticker is under an inch tall at around 18mm. 

The glass mug with the NieR pixel art sprites is second most expensive at 3,300円 (~$23). This doesn’t feature every character in this collection on it. In the top row are NieR characters Kaine, Nier, and Emil, in that order. The middle row features NieR: Automata leads 9S, 2B, and A2. Finally, the third row puts Fio between Mama and Carrier. The back of the cup has Emil’s head on it.

Finally, there are two sets of NieR pixel art keychains made of rubber and featuring sprites of the characters. Volume 1 features adult Nier, Kaine, and Emil from NieR, Pod 042 and Pod 153 from NieR: Automata, and Hina Akagi, Yuzuki Kurezome, and 10H from NieR Reincarnation. (I can’t tell who the final character in this set is meant to be.) Volume 2 features young Nier and Yonah from NieR, Fio, Mama, and Carrier from NieR Reincarnation, and 2B, 9S, A2, and a machine lifeform from NieR: Automata. Each set consists of nine pieces in the box. Each box costs 6,435円 (~$45).

Here’s how all the new NieR merchandise looks:

The NieR, NieR Automata, and NieR Reincarnation merchandise with characters from each game will debut in Japan on August 30, 2025. It’s likely we’ll see them worldwide after. NieR appeared on the PS3 and Xbox 360, then later on the PS4, Xbox, and PC one as NieR Replicant. NieR: Automata is on the Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and PC, and the anime is on Crunchyroll. NieR Reincarnation appeared on mobile devices, but is no longer available. 

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As part of the NieR series’ 15th anniversary, Square Enix released an interview with Creative Director Yoko Taro and Producer Yosuke Saito about the games, and that involved details about both the NieR and NieR: Automata inspiration and endings. In addition to citing Evangelionas an influence for the second game, the two talked about certain choices and endings for both the first and second titles.

First, the Evangelion element came up when Square Enix specifically brought up NieR: Automata inspirations. Yoko Taro mentioned that anime. He then also said, “But then, everything I make is influenced by Evangelion.”

As for the NieR and NieR: Automata endings, those came up twice. First, Saito brought it up. He mentioned how he wasn’t “supposed” to know about NieR and its Ending D deleting save data. However, he brought up how he did find out ahead of time. 

Here’s Yosuke Saito’s statement about that:

“Mr. Yoko kept the fact that the game deletes your save file a secret from me, but some other of the team revealed this to me in secret. My favorite memory is probably choosing to let this slide. "It's fine!" I said. "It's probably just an homage to Dragon Quest!”

Although apparently it wasn't an homage to Dragon Quest (laughs).”

Finally, Yoko Taro discussed the multiple endings in NieR: Automata. He cited how his past games and Square Enix’s requests affect design decisions. He noted, “That's an idea that we brought over from Drakengard. And the reason we did it is that Square Enix told us to ‘add more content!’”

As a reminder, we may hear about NieR Reincarnation again soon. The anniversary site included a teaser referencing the now-closed mobile game. An update will appear there on May 2, 2025.

NieR is available on the PS3 and Xbox 360, NieR Replicant is available on the PS4, Xbox One, and PC, and NieR: Automata is on the Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and PC. 

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In commemoration of the 12th anniversary of the NieR series, the official NieR Reincarnation Twitter posted a piece of celebratory artwork. The art features the three main characters from NieR, NieR Automata, and NieR Reincarnation, who are Nier, 2B, and the Girl of Light.

The three protagonists appear to be jumping in the air while the Cage is underneath them. Nier as he appears in the picture is Brother Nier, who was the protagonist of the remake version of the game, as well as NieR Replicant. When it originally released, Japan had NieR Replicant and NieR Gestalt, while only the Gestalt version appeared outside Japan. Nier was Yonah's father and was an older man in Gestalt, whereas in Replicant Nier is Yonah's brother and a young man.

There is other news that the Japanese NieR Reincarnation is celebrating outside of the 12th anniversary. A new story chapter, “Sun and the Moon,” launched, and players logging in will be able to obtain prizes such as gems and tickets. “Sun and the Moon” follows Hina Akagi and Yuzuki Kurezome on their journey through the Cage. Kouki Uchiyama (Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn) voices Kurezome, and Kana Ichinose (Tsukihime) voices Hina.

NieR Reincarnation is available worldwide on iOS and Android devices.

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Square Enix will rerelease Grimoire NieR, a collection of extended materials from the NieR universe, on July 9, 2021 in Japan. The previous version included various novellas, along with extended character biographies and a complete collection of weapon stories from NieR Replicant and NieR Gestalt. This reprint will be an "expanded and revised" version of the previously released material. [Thanks, Famitsu and GameStalk!]

However, pre-orders for the updated collection will begin sometime soon and will cost a total of ¥2,970 (roughly $27). More information regarding it will appear in the future. The new, revised version of the grimoire will be a total of two hundred and seventy-two pages long. This version will be substantially larger in size, to accommodate various character concept art and illustrations. There is currently no indication whether or not this collection will be localized or made available to Western audiences.

Square Enix has yet to announce f any information will be added to this collection of NieR specific works. However, the official listing for the book does mention that it will feature information from the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 4 releases of NieR Replicant.

NieR Replicant is immediately available for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. Free NieR: Automata cosmetic DLC content is currently available.

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The NieR: Theatrical Orchestra 12020 was canceled due to the pandemic earlier this year, but fans will get to check it when the Blu-ray releases later this month. Square Enix released a couple of sample videos that show scenes with characters from NieR: Automata and NieR Replicant.

Since the concert couldn't take place as planned, Square Enix filmed the show without an audience on March 20, 2020. The Blu-ray release will feature over two hours of music, voice acting, and more. The two sample videos come with English closed captions, so don't forget to turn those on!

The first video features a scene from the show called Words (Nier, Yonah, Grimoire Weiss) & Grandma:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76tGsPwQHVo

This part comes from the 2nd Stage <NieR Gestalt * Replicant> Siblings section that focuses on the NieR: Replicant side. Performers include Koji Yusa as Nier, Ai Nonaka as Yonah, and Hiroki Yasumoto as Grimoire Weiss.

The next video is called 'Words (2B, 9S, Pod 153) & Mourning:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OeMiZVCghY

This is a scene from the 1st Stage <NieR: Automata> Memories: 9S part of the show focusing on the NieR: Automata side. It features Yui Ishikawa, the voice of YoRHa No.2 Type B (2B), Natsuki Hanae who voices YoRHa No. 9 Type S (9S), and Kaoru Akiyama who voices Pod 153.

The NieR: Theatrical Orchestra 12020 Blu-ray will release in Japan on October 28, 2020, for 7,500 yen plus tax on the official website. You can also pre-order the Blu-ray on the North American Square Enix Store for $69.99.

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Square Enix has a whole array of new pieces of merchandise inspired by NieR Gestalt, NieR Replicant, and NieR Automata up for preorder in its online store. The nice part is, they range from incredibly affordable to ridiculously expensive, so it isn’t like situations where all people have to choose from are $137.99 charms or $147.99 necklaces. Rather, people can choose from rather affordable NieR umbrellas and music boxes or the as-expected expensive rings, all of which will be released in October 2020.

The two new NieR music boxes are the least expensive items this time around. There are two new ones here. NieR: Automata gets a “Vague Hope/Cold Rain” model and NieR Gestalt/Replicant gets a “Emil/Sacrifice” design. Each one is a hand-wound model and costs $17.99. (Previously, a “Weight of the World” version and “Kaine/Salvation” variant launched in March 2020.)

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There are two NieR umbrellas to choose from. The NieR Gestalt/Replicant design is of Emil’s head in black dots. It is normally $29.99. The NieR Automata one is a bit more subdued, as it is all black and has the “YoRHa: For the Glory of Mankind” logo on the side.

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As for the two NieR rings, each one is made of SV925 Silver and inspired by designs from certain characters. The $137.99 NieR Gestalt/Replicant ring has angel characters on it, while the also $137.99 NieR Automata ring has 2B’s skirt design on it.

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The NieR umbrellas, music boxes, and rings will be released in October 2020. NieR Automata is available immediately on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC worldwide. NieR Gestalt is available on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 worldwide. NieR Replicant is available on the PlayStation 3 in Japan and will be coming to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.

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The NieR series celebrates its 10th anniversary today, as it originally made its debut in Japan on this day ten years ago with NieR Replicant for the PS3 and NieR Gestalt for the Xbox 360.

NieR started out as an action RPG spinoff of the Drakengard series, directed by Yoko Taro. The game was developed by Cavia and published by Square Enix. The Xbox 360 version, NieR Gestalt, released in the West as NieR for PS3 and Xbox 360. NieR Gestalt features a middle-aged Nier, father to Yonah, as its protagonist.

The original PlayStation 3 version, NieR Replicant, released exclusively in Japan, featuring a younger protagonist named Nier, brother to Yonah. The story follows Nier's search for a cure to his daughter/sister's unknown illness called Black Scrawl. Differences between both versions include the appearance of the protagonist and their relation to Yonah. NieR Gestal starts in the year 2049 while NieR Replicant begins in the year 2053. Other than that, the two games were mostly the same.

While NieR takes place about 1,000 years after the fifth ending of Drakengard, it originally started out as plans for a third entry in the Drakengard series. However, after the project went from a small-scale project to a full-fledged RPG, it became its own spinoff title. At one point, there were plans for a PlayStation Vita port of NieR at producer Takuya Iwasaki's company Orca but the plans fell through due to the studio's work on Dragon Quest X.

Last month, Square Enix announced NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139..., an upgraded version of the original NieR Replicant. The game will release for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam.

Happy 10th anniversary, NieR!

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A Nier Gestalt/Replicant 10th anniversary stream will happen on April 22, 2020. To celebrate the anniversary of Gestalt/Replicant Yosuke Saito and Yoko Taro will appear on the broadcast. They will be looking back at the chronology of the NieR series, and Taro will create an improvised weapon story on stream. [Thanks, Famitsu!]

On March 29, 2020 a ten hour broadcast was held. During this broadcast, two Nier titles were announced to be in development. One of these titles included Nier Replicant ver.1.22474487139... (will be called Nier Replicant from here forward). This title was described as an upgrade to the original Replicant, which released exclusively to Japanese audiences. This updated version will be fully voiced and will include new tracks by composer Keiichi Okabe. The game is being developed by Toylogic and published by Square Enix. Takahisa Taura of PlatinumGames is also working on the game.

In addition to the announcement of this upgraded version of Nier Replicant, a mobile game was announced. Titled Nier Re[in]carnation, the development of this game will be handled by Applibot while character designs will be done by CyDesignation, a subsidiary of Cygames.

NieR Replicant is in development for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam.  NieR Gestalt and NieR Replicant first released for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in April 2010.

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Alongside the announcement of NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139... (this will be referred to as NieR Replicant from this point on) Square Enix has announced that new NieR merchandise is on the way. [Thanks, Famitsu!]

As part of the NieR: Theatrical Orchestra 12020 event exclusive themed merchandise is available to pre-order. There are a plethora of new and returning goods for fans to get their hands on, all ranging from key chains to music boxes. These goods are currently available to pre-order via the Japanese Square Enix shop.

Necklaces based on Kaine and 2B are currently available to pre-order. Both of these items are fairly pricey, with Kaine's Replicant/Gestalt necklace coming in at ¥16,800 ($155) and 2B's onyx pendant coming in ¥24,800 ($263). Cheaper items include YoRHa and Lunar Tear acrylic key chains. Both items come in at ¥700 ($6).

Other items include the much sought after NieR Replicant/Gestalt and NieR Automata music boxes. However, these items feature new songs. The Replicant/Gestalt music box will play Emil/Sacrifice and the Automata music box will play Vague Hope - Cold Rain. Additional NieR merchandise includes handkerchiefs, an umbrella bearing Emil's iconic grinning face, a poster, and t-shirts.

As a reminder you can find all of these good available for pre-order on the Japanese Square Enix store. However, some of these goods, such as Kaine and 2B's necklaces, are available to pre-order on the North American storefront as well.

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NieR Replicant is in development for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam.  NieR Gestalt and NieR Replicant first released for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in April 2010. NieR Automata was released on February 23, 2017.

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Yoko Taro and Yosuke Saito were both adamant about getting something done for Nier's 10th anniversary and we now have a 10-hour livestream coming our way. Square Enix announced today that an official NieR series 10th anniversary livestream will take place March 29, 2020.

Earlier this month, following the cancellation of the NieR: Automata ‘Stage YoRHa ver.1.3aa’ stage play, Square Enix producer Yosuke Saito tweeted that he'll do something for the NieR series on March 29. The date marks day 2 of the NieR: Theatrical Orchestra 12020 Tokyo performance which Square Enix also canceled due to coronavirus concerns.

Both Saito and Yoko Taro wanted to do something to make it up to the fans and they decided on a 10-hour livestream. The 10-hour stream will be split into three parts that include paid streams for a NieR: Theatrical Orchestra 12020 performance and the Stage YoRHa ver.1.3aa stage play. The third part of it is described as a "forced talk show" to summarize the orchestra concert, stage play, and more with Yoko Taro and Yosuke Saito. The talk show portion of the livestream will be available to watch free.

The livestream will be available through NicoNico Live. More details including the full schedule will be announced on a later date.

NieR Gestalt and NieR RepliCant first released for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in April 2010.

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The NieR series has a lot going for its 10th anniversary this year, including The NieR Orchestral Arrangement Album - Addendum. Square Enix shared a new trailer for the orchestrated album.

Check out some samples and a peek behind the making in the trailer below:

Here's the tracklist for the album:

1. Ashes of Dreams (Emi Evans & J’Nique Nicole Vocals)

2. エミール “Emil” (Addendum version)

3. 深紅ノ敵 “Deep Crimson Foe”

4. イニシエノウタ “Song of the Ancients” (Emi Evans & J’Nique Nicole Vocals)

5. カイネ “Kainé” (Addendum version)

6. 遺サレタ場所 “City Ruins” (Addendum version)

7. 美シキ歌 “A beautiful Song” (Emi Evans & J’Nique Nicole Vocals)

8. 複製サレタ街 “Copied City”

9. 崩壊ノ虚妄 “Crumbling Lies”

10. Weight of the World (Emi Evans & J’Nique Nicole Vocals)

The album also comes with a special disc with first-print and early-purchases. The limited disc includes the following tracks:

1. 顕現シタ異物 “Alien Manifestation” (J’Nique Nicole Vocals)
2. 穏ヤカナ眠リ “Peaceful Sleep”
3. 曖昧ナ希望 “Vague Hope – Spring Rain” (Emi Evans Vocals)

The official website has also updated with samples for each track, including the three from the limited disc. In case you missed it, Yoko Taro and Yosuke Saito said they'll do something for NieR's 10th anniversary on March 29, 2020.

The NieR Orchestral Arrangement Album – Addendum will release in Japan on March 25, 2020 for 3,500 yen plus tax. The NieR soundtrack will be available for purchase via the Japanese Square Enix Store, Amazon Japan and Rakuten. Fans outside of Japan can pre-order at Play-Asia (code SILICON to save some change) for $34.99 plus tax and shipping.

NieR Gestalt and NieR RepliCant first released for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, respectively, in Japan on April 22, 2010. It released as Nier for both PS3 and Xbox 360 in the West in April 2010. NieR: Automata first released for the PlayStation 4 in Japan in February 2017. It followed in the West in March 2017 for PS4 and PC, then Xbox One in June 2018.

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NieR Gestalt and NieR Replicant were both released about 10 years ago in April 2010. Square Enix Producer Yosuke Saito and Director Yoko Taro tweeted that they will be doing something to commemorate the NieR 10th anniversary, no matter how big or small.

Saito first tweeted, "I'll do something on March 29. At worst, even if it's just Yoko-san and I, we'll do something. Because it's the 10th anniversary, we'll hold it for 10 hours straight."

The tweet came in light of the announcement yesterday that the 'Stage YoRHa ver.1.3aa' musical show based on NieR: Automata, which originally was to be performed from March 12-15, 2020, was going to be canceled due to the ongoing coronavirus concerns. (The NieR: Theatrical Orchestra 12020 has also been canceled.)

Either way, Saito made it clear that they are going to celebrate NieR's 10th anniversary in some fashion. On Yoko Taro's side, he tweeted, "We're gonna do this." in response to Saito. While no details were given, something will be happening on March 29.

NieR originally released as two versions, NieR Gestalt and NieR Replicant for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, respectively, in 2010. The first game was spun off from one of the endings of Drakengard. It later got a significantly more successful sequel in 2017 with NieR: Automata, which eventually ended up on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.

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The NieR series celebrates its 10th anniversary this year with a special soundtrack, NieR Orchestral Arrangement Album - Addendum. Square Enix revealed its special cover art and full tracklist ahead of the commemorative NieR soundtrack release next month.

The NieR Orchestral Arrangement Album - Addendum celebrates the 10th anniversary since the release of NieR Gestalt and NieR RepliCant in 2010. The artwork features the twin sisters Popola and Devola.

NieR Orchestral Arrangement Album - Addendum Cover

Here's the tracklist for the album:

1. Ashes of Dreams (Emi Evans & J'Nique Nicole Vocals)

2. エミール "Emil" (Addendum version)

3. 深紅ノ敵 "Deep Crimson Foe"

4. イニシエノウタ "Song of the Ancients" (Emi Evans & J'Nique Nicole Vocals)

5. カイネ "Kainé" (Addendum version)

6. 遺サレタ場所 "City Ruins" (Addendum version)

7. 美シキ歌 "A beautiful Song" (Emi Evans & J'Nique Nicole Vocals)

8. 複製サレタ街 "Copied City"

9. 崩壊ノ虚妄 "Crumbling Lies"

10. Weight of the World (Emi Evans & J'Nique Nicole Vocals)

NieR Orchestral Arrangement Album - Addendum Special Disc

The NieR Orchestral Arrangement Album - Addendum Special Disc comes included with first-print copies or early-purchases. The limited disc includes the following tracks:

1. 顕現シタ異物 "Alien Manifestation" (J'Nique Nicole Vocals)
2. 穏ヤカナ眠リ "Peaceful Sleep"
3. 曖昧ナ希望 "Vague Hope - Spring Rain" (Emi Evans Vocals)

The NieR Orchestral Arrangement Album - Addendum will release in Japan on March 25, 2020 for 3,500 yen plus tax. The NieR soundtrack will be available for purchase via the Japanese Square Enix Store, Amazon Japan and Rakuten. Fans outside of Japan can pre-order at Play-Asia (code SILICON to save some change) for $34.99 plus tax and shipping.

NieR Gestalt and NieR RepliCant first released for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, respectively, in Japan on April 22, 2010. It released as Nier for both PS3 and Xbox 360 in the West in April 2010.

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It is a good week for streaming video game soundtracks for free. One day after 14 Yakuza soundtracks appeared on the service, NieR soundtrack Spotify listings have also shown up. People’s mileage may vary, but initial reports indicate they are available to listen to in Australia. Update: The soundtracks are available in other regions as well.

There are six NieR series albums available on Spotify now. In addition to the soundtracks for NieR: Automata, NieR Gestalt, and NieR Replicant, albums with extra arrangements and piano collections have been shared.

Here is the full list NieR soundtrack Spotify listings so far. Each one also has a note letting you know how many songs are available on each one.

• NieR: Automata Arranged & Unreleased Tracks – 20 songs
• NieR: Automata Original Soundtrack – 46 songs
• NieR Gestalt & Replicant 15 Nightmares & Arrange Tracks – 11 songs
• NieR Gestalt & NieR Replicant Original Soundtrack – 43 songs
• Piano Collections NieR: Automata – 12 songs
• Piano Collections Nier Gestalt & Replicant – 11 songs

This comes after quite a few NieR music-related announcements. NieR: Theatrical Orchestra 12020 performances in Osaka and Tokyo will be coming in 2020. Amazon Music also ended up getting the series’ soundtracks in Japan. There are also a number of NieR: Orchestra Concert 12018 performances will be held in Chicago, London, and Bangkok in January and February 2020.

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2020 is a big year for the NieR series with it being its 10th anniversary, and Square Enix is getting the music ready from Amazon Japan.

The following soundtrack albums are now available through Amazon Music Unlimited in Japan:

• NieR: Automata Original Soundtrack
• NieR:Automata Arranged & Unreleased Tracks
• NieR Game Songs
• NieR Gestalt & Replicant Original Soundtrack
• NieR Gestalt & Replicant 15 Nightmares ＆ Arrange Tracks
• NieR Tribute Album -echo-
• Piano Collections NieR: Automata
• Piano Collections NieR Gestalt & Replicant

It's worth noting that the NieR: Automata Original Soundtrack is also available through Prime Music for those with Amazon Prime in Japan. Amazon Music Unlimited is available in Japan for 99 yen for the first four months, then 980 yen monthly (780 for Prime ).

In case you missed it Square Enix announced NieR: Theatrical Orchestra 12020 set for Tokyo and Osaka in 2020. A NieR 10th anniversary website was also recently launched.

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