NieR's 15th Anniversary Fest Unveiled

Square Enix recently hosted the NieR 15th Anniversary Livestream, unveiling a series of exciting updates and events to honor the milestone. Discover what's next for the franchise and get insights from the monthly developer blog for Re[in]carnation.

Highlights from the NieR 15th Anniversary Livestream

Square Enix Unveils Special Anniversary Novel for NieR

During the April 19 celebration, Square Enix announced an online special novel titled Undecided Option as part of NieR's 15th anniversary festivities. The novel will receive three serialized updates, with the first installment already available and subsequent chapters arriving on April 25 and May 2 respectively. The story follows "a servant who encounters a mysterious boy radiating an enigmatic aura and finds guidance."

Accompanying this release, Square Enix launched a dedicated 15th anniversary website serving as the hub for the novel and other upcoming anniversary projects.

Anniversary Events: Exhibitions, Concerts, and Exclusive Merchandise

An exclusive exhibition at Tokyo's Sunshine City will showcase new artwork featuring protagonists from Replicant, Automata, and Re[in]carnation. Ticket details for this event will be announced soon.

The NieR: Orchestra Concert 12024 expands with additional Osaka performances (July 25-26) and Tokyo shows (August 2-3). Tickets are currently available through lottery via the concert's official website.

New collectibles include a jazz arrangement album from the December 2024 Dinner Show, the comprehensive NieR Weapon Story book detailing 650+ weapon backstories, and premium scale figures of series protagonists.

Re[in]carnation Developer Insights

Starting April 28, NieR Re[in]carnation will launch a monthly developer blog series offering behind-the-scenes perspectives on the mobile title's development throughout 2024. This announcement has sparked speculation among fans about potential new projects, as the game ceased operations in April 2024 following monetization challenges.

The livestream concluded with a 20-minute live concert featuring beloved NieR soundtracks, signaling more anniversary surprises still to come from Square Enix.