NieR Celebrates 15th Anniversary with Livestream Featuring Yoko Taro

The beloved NieR series is set to celebrate its 15th anniversary with a special livestream, promising fans new updates and insights into the future of the franchise. Dive in to discover what's in store during this exciting event and the potential for a new NieR game.

NieR 15th Anniversary Livestream Scheduled for April 19, 2025

Mark your calendars for April 19, 2025, as Square Enix gears up to host a 15th Anniversary Livestream for the NieR series on their YouTube channel. This event will bring together key figures who have shaped the series, including NieR's creator and Creative Director Yoko Taro, Producer Yosuke Saito, Composer Keiichi Okabe, Senior Game Designer Takahisa Taura, and the voice actor Hiroki Yasumoto, known for his roles as Grimoire Weiss and Pod 042.

Attendees can look forward to a mini-live performance and other exciting reveals as part of the 15th anniversary celebration. The promotional artwork for the livestream notably features elements from the now-closed mobile game NieR Reincarnation, sparking speculation about possible future projects or a nod to the game's contribution to the series' legacy.

Scheduled to start at 2 AM PT, the livestream is expected to last approximately 2.5 hours, suggesting a significant announcement might be on the horizon.

Anticipation for a New NieR Game

The excitement surrounding the possibility of a new NieR game is palpable, fueled by comments from Producer Yosuke Saito. In a December 2024 interview with 4Gamer, Saito hinted at plans to commemorate the 15th anniversary, possibly through a new game or further developments within the series.

The most recent release in the franchise, NieR Replicant, was a remastered version of the original NieR game, leaving fans hungry for a new mainline title since NieR: Automata's debut in 2017. With no official confirmation yet from Square Enix, the anticipation for what might be unveiled during the anniversary livestream continues to build.