NieR's 15th anniversary marked with multimedia fest

Square Enix recently hosted its NieR 15th Anniversary Livestream, unveiling various commemorative events and updates. Discover what's coming to the franchise and the monthly developer insights for Re[in]carnation.

NieR 15th Anniversary Livestream Highlights

Special Anniversary Novel Revealed

During the April 19 livestream, Square Enix announced an online special novel titled [U]ndecided Option as part of the celebrations. The novel will release in three installments, with the first available immediately and subsequent chapters launching April 25 and May 2.

The description teases: "A 'servant' encounters an enigmatic boy and follows his mysterious guidance." The publisher also launched a dedicated anniversary website serving as the hub for all related projects.

Exhibition, Concerts, and Collectibles

An exclusive exhibition is coming to Tokyo's Sunshine City, showcasing new artwork of protagonists from Replicant, Automata, and Re[in]carnation. Ticket information will be announced later.

The orchestra concert series expands with additional dates in Osaka (July 25-26) and Tokyo (August 2-3), available via lottery system through the official event site.

Commemorative merchandise includes:

• Jazz arrangement album from the December 2024 NieR dinner show
• Weapon Story book featuring 650+ weapon backstories
• Premium scale figures of series protagonists

Re[in]carnation Developer Insights

The mobile title NieR Re[in]carnation will launch a monthly developer blog starting April 28, detailing its development process throughout 2024. Despite shutting down in April 2024 due to monetization challenges, this unexpected initiative has sparked speculation about a potential sequel or remake.

The livestream concluded with a 20-minute musical performance featuring iconic NieR soundtracks. Square Enix promises more announcements as the anniversary celebration continues throughout the year.