In recent years, while Square Enix distances itself from Japan in an effort to establish a stronger presence in the West, one of its most successful games has a distinctly Japanese concept and essence. NieR: Automata is one of the best contemporary games and put the franchise on the map, something that wasnt achieved with Drakengard and the 2010 NieR. Time has passed, and some wonder if there will be more entries in the IP. Well, this depends on Yoko Taro, and its a matter of life or death.
NieR will continue to exist as long as Yoko Taro is alive
According to a report from 4gamer (via VGC), this weekend, Yosuke Saito, the producer of NieR: Automata, appeared at the G-STAR 2023 event and was questioned about the future of the franchise. According to the information, the creator stated that NieR will continue to exist and have releases as long as Yoko Taro is alive. In other words, the IP will be author-dependent and will rely on the Japanese creator, as he is the original concepts creator, and everything indicates that it was born with him and will die with him.
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On the other hand, Yosuke Saito was also asked about the absence of a new NieR installment, to which he responded that there are plans for it, but they have not been finalized due to "various circumstances." Finally, the Japanese creator revealed that he is working with Yoko Taro on a project unrelated to this franchise.
In related news, the arrival of waifus inspired by NieR: Automata was a success for a popular mobile and PC game, demonstrating that Yoko Taros content transcends the original work. As for Yoko Taro, the creator revealed weeks ago that, contrary to popular belief, he has haters and explained how he deals with this type of followers.
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