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Beloved Action-RPG Nier: Automata Might Finally Get A Sequel
Square Enix teased a continuation of NieR: Automata during its 9th anniversary livestream after the game surpassed 10 million global sales, fueling fan anticipation for a sequel.
- During the 9th-anniversary livestream, Square Enix flashed a title card reading `NieR: Automata to be continued`, sparking immediate fan speculation.
- Fans have long pressed for a continuation as NieR: Automata, the game with strong sales, has sold 10 million copies worldwide, fueling demand from the dedicated NieR community.
- Immediately after the stream, Geoff Keighley reposted the `NieR: Automata to be continued` image on X, sparking fan speculation about reveals at Summer Game Fest or The Game Awards.
- Fans are divided over what the tease means as observers and players warned reactions may be overblown, while many embraced the possibility of a full sequel following 2B and 9S's story.
- Yoko Taro hasn't led a major IP since 2021's NieR Reincarnation, and while some expect an offline Reincarnation port, the `to be continued` message renews hopes for an Automata sequel.
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