Summary

• Rumors suggest that a NieR: Automata sequel could be announced in 2025, further fueling speculation about the franchise’s future.
• Previous statements from Square Enix producers and Yoko Taro have teased the possibility of a new NieR game.
• While no official confirmation has been given, fans are eagerly awaiting potential updates on the series.

According to recent whispers, a NieR: Automata sequel is reportedly expected to be revealed in 2025. This rumor brings new life to the anticipation surrounding the franchise, although it was not clear until now that the conversation was focused specifically on a sequel to NieR: Automata.

NieR: Automata is a successful JRPG released in 2017 that introduced players to a dystopian future where machines rebelled against humanity, forcing humans to create a resistance android army on the Moon to reclaim Earth. The game was a sequel to 2010’s NieR, maintaining the same artistic and narrative style, exploring profound themes, and offering a multifaceted story with numerous outcomes. Speculation regarding a new entry in the NieR franchise has circulated for years, yet no official confirmation has been made.

Adding to the excitement, contributor Daniel Camilo mentioned on Twitter that a sequel is indeed in the works and may be unveiled in 2025. While he did not provide concrete evidence, past hints strengthen the notion of an upcoming NieR title, which may lend credence to this latest news.

In November 2023, a Square Enix producer acknowledged the possibility of a new NieR game, emphasizing that as long as Yoko Taro, the creator of the franchise, is alive, new entries are a possibility. Following that, in May 2024, producer Yosuke Saito mentioned a collaboration with Yoko Taro, though he did not disclose details about the project.

Earlier in 2024, Taro further incited speculation about a new NieR announcement while celebrating the game’s achievement of 8 million units sold. Addressing fans, he remarked that if they desire a sequel to NieR: Automata, their applause should be the loudest, which they gladly complied with.

Building upon these hints, Yosuke Saito recently shared in an interview that 2025 is set to be a “milestone” year, with Square Enix aiming to do something significant for the NieR series. While all of this has generated buzz among fans wanting to see a new installment in the franchise, no official information has yet been released, although it appears likely that developments are underway in the background.