NieR 15th Anniversary: A Multi-Medium Celebration

Square Enix recently celebrated the NieR 15th Anniversary with a special livestream, unveiling a range of exciting events and updates for fans. Dive into the details of the upcoming celebrations and the latest on NieR 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 series of announcements, including new projects and events. During the livestream on April 19, they introduced the NieR online Special Novel titled [U]ndecided Option.

The novel will see three updates; the first is already available, with the subsequent updates 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 accompany this announcement, Square Enix launched a dedicated 15th Anniversary website, serving as the main hub for the online novel and other related projects and events throughout the celebration.

Exhibition, Concerts, Merchandise, and More

An exhibition event is set to take place 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 released soon.

Additional dates have been added for the NieR: Orchestra Concert 12024, with performances scheduled in Osaka on July 25 and 26, and in Tokyo on August 2 and 3. Tickets for these concerts are available through a lottery system, with more information accessible 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 featuring over 650 stories from Replicant, Automata, and Re[in]carnation, and scale figures of the 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 developer blog series. Monthly updates will continue throughout the year, offering insights into the development process of Re[in]carnation.

Originally launched in January 2021, the game was discontinued in April 2024 due to monetization challenges. The sudden announcement of a developer blog for a closed game has sparked speculation among fans about potential sequels or remakes, though no official confirmation has been made yet.

The livestream concluded with a captivating 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.