Listening to Fans: Nier Producer Teases Future Plans as Series Nears 15th Anniversary

As we approach the 15th anniversary of the Nier series, fans are buzzing with excitement about the possibility of a new game announcement, hinted at by the series’ producer for 2025. While there’s no official word on a new installment yet, there’s a whisper of hope in the air.

I have to confess, I wasn’t a Nier aficionado from its inception. My plunge into its universe began with the critically acclaimed 2017 release, Nier: Automata. It’s hard to believe that Automata has almost reached its eighth year, and interestingly, this game continues to capture hearts, recently surpassing nine million copies sold—a feat proudly shared on the official Nier Twitter account. However, let’s be honest; what fans are eagerly waiting for is fresh news about a new game. Sure, there was Nier: Reincarnation, but with its mobile version now discontinued, we’ve been left hanging. Fortunately, not all is bleak! Yosuke Saito, the producer of the series, recently dropped some enticing hints about the franchise, suggesting that we might hear something exciting next year.

During an annual end-of-year interview hosted by 4Gamer.net, where prominent Japanese game developers share insights, Saito hinted at the franchise’s future. Gematsu provided translations of his comments, and Saito revealed, “2025 holds special significance as it marks 15 years since the Nier series began. I’d love to commemorate it in some way. Perhaps with a new game or some related developments—fans have been quite vocal about their hopes. It’s a bit of a challenging task, though… As I transition to taking a less hands-on role as producer, I hope everyone can patiently anticipate what’s next.”

Now, let’s temper our excitement with a bit of caution—this isn’t a concrete announcement, just an expression of Saito’s intent. But for a devoted fan like me, who adores both this series and titles like Kingdom Hearts, any hint of something new is thrilling news. Fingers crossed Saito isn’t hinting at another mobile game destined for an inevitable end!