NieR marks 15 years with cross-media fest

Square Enix recently hosted a special livestream celebrating NieR's 15th anniversary, unveiling exciting new content and initiatives. Discover upcoming franchise updates and dive into Re[in]carnation's developer blog insights.

NieR's Milestone Celebration Livestream

Announcing NieR's 15th Anniversary Special Novel

The April 19 livestream revealed comprehensive plans honoring NieR's legacy, including the digital release of "[U]ndecided Option," an episodic anniversary novel.

The serialized novel will receive three updates total, with the initial chapter available now and subsequent installments arriving April 25 and May 2. The enigmatic storyline follows "a devoted servant who encounters an intriguing boy radiating mystery."

Square Enix simultaneously launched a dedicated anniversary website serving as the central hub for the novel series and all subsequent celebratory projects.

Commemorative Events and Exclusive Collectibles

An immersive exhibition arrives at Tokyo's Sunshine City featuring never-before-seen artwork from Replicant, Automata, and Re[in]carnation, with ticketing details forthcoming.

The NieR: Orchestra Concert 12024 expands with additional Osaka (July 25-26) and Tokyo (August 2-3) performances, currently available via lottery through the official concert portal.

Collectors can anticipate numerous limited-edition releases, including a jazz arrangement album from December's Dinner Show event, the comprehensive NieR Weapon Story anthology, and premium protagonist figurines.

Re[in]carnation Developer Insights

The discontinued mobile title NieR Re[in]carnation will receive postmortem developer blogs beginning April 28, offering monthly behind-the-scenes revelations throughout 2024.

Despite the 2021-2024 game's closure due to monetization challenges, these unexpected development retrospectives fuel speculation about potential reboots or spiritual successors - though Square Enix remains silent on future plans.

The celebration concluded with an extended musical tribute featuring iconic NieR compositions, hinting at further anniversary surprises still to come.