NieR:Automata Sales Soar Past New Milestone
▼ Summary
– NieR:Automata has sold over 10 million units, a milestone announced for its 9th anniversary.
– The game’s sales grew by another million copies in just over a year, from 9 million in December 2024.
– A teaser in the anniversary trailer suggests the series will continue with the text “NieR:Automata to be continued…”.
– The teaser’s meaning is ambiguous, as the franchise has expanded into various media beyond games, like anime and stage plays.
– Square Enix has previously hinted at the series’ future with minimal follow-through, though the company recently stated it was preparing “just a little something”.
The celebrated action RPG NieR:Automata has officially surpassed a monumental sales milestone, selling over 10 million units worldwide. This achievement was announced as part of the game’s ninth-anniversary celebration, cementing its status as a landmark title for Square Enix. The game, which originally launched in 2017 and received a well-regarded Nintendo Switch port in 2022, had previously reached 9 million sales by late 2024, meaning it added another million copies in just over a year, an impressive feat for a title approaching its tenth anniversary.
The anniversary trailer concluded with a cryptic message that has ignited speculation among the fanbase. As the screen faded, text appeared stating, “NieR:Automata to be continued…” This brief tease immediately raises questions about the franchise’s future direction. Potential interpretations range from a direct sequel to a brand-new console game, or even a port of the 2021 remake, NieR Replicant.
Longtime followers of the series, however, know to temper their expectations. The NieR franchise has expanded far beyond video games into various media, including stage plays, novels, manga, an anime adaptation, and numerous merchandise collaborations. The tease could very well signal another project in one of these areas rather than a core game. The most recent major game release was NieR Reincarnation, a mobile title launched in 2021 that has since concluded its global service, leaving some fans hoping for a console adaptation.
Square Enix has a history of hinting at the series’ future without immediate major reveals. Notably, the company indicated late last year that it was “preparing ‘just a little something'” for the franchise. Whether this anniversary tease is connected to that earlier statement remains unclear. For now, the community is left to wonder what form this continuation will ultimately take.
(Source: Nintendo Life)
