NieR 15th Anniversary: A Multi-Media Celebration

Square Enix recently unveiled a plethora of exciting updates and events during the NieR 15th Anniversary Livestream, promising an extensive celebration across various mediums. Dive into the details of what's in store for fans of the franchise and catch up with the latest from the Re[in]carnation 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 that span multiple projects and events. The highlight of the April 19 livestream was the introduction of NieR's online Special Novel, titled [U]ndecided Option. This novel will be updated in three parts, with the first part already accessible. The subsequent updates are scheduled for April 25 and May 2. The novel's intriguing synopsis teases, "Such a 'servant' meets a mysterious boy with a mysterious air and is guided."

In conjunction with this announcement, Square Enix launched a dedicated 15th Anniversary website, serving as the main hub for the online novel and future 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 fresh artwork featuring the protagonists from Replicant, Automata, and Re[in]carnation. Details on tickets and additional information will be shared soon.

Music enthusiasts can look forward to additional performances of the NieR: Orchestra Concert 12024, scheduled for Osaka on July 25 and 26, and Tokyo on August 2 and 3. Tickets are available through a lottery system, with more details on the concert's official website.

The celebration also includes a range of new merchandise. Fans can anticipate an album featuring newly recorded studio jazz arrangements from NieR: Dinner Show – Somethin’ or Other 12024, set to release in December 2024. Additionally, the NieR Weapon Story book will feature over 650 stories about the weapons from Replicant, Automata, and Re[in]carnation, along with scale figures of the series' protagonists.

Re[in]carnation Developer Blog

Starting April 28, the NieR series' first mobile title, NieR Re[in]carnation, will launch a developer blog series. Monthly updates will continue through the rest of the year, offering insights into the development process of Re[in]carnation.

Originally released in January 2021, the game was unfortunately shut down in April 2024 due to monetization challenges. The sudden introduction of a developer blog for a discontinued title has sparked speculation among fans about a potential sequel or remake, though no official confirmation has been made.

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 in the near future, keeping the celebration alive for NieR enthusiasts.