Square Enix anticipates the sequel to Nier: Automata with a message that leaves no doubts

A commemorative video ends with a phrase that directly points to the continuation.

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After years of rumors and ambiguous statements, everything points to the fact that the sequel to NieR: Automata is closer than it seemed. Square Enix has released a special video celebrating the 10 million copies sold of the game, and the ending of the video has definitely set off alarms.

The video reviews the game’s trajectory from its original release to its arrival on multiple platforms. However, the really exciting part comes in the final seconds, when a phrase appears on a black background that clearly suggests the continuation of the story.

NieR: Automata hints at having a sequel after the final message of the video

The message shown, “Nier Automata will continue“, leaves little room for alternative interpretations. It’s not a spin-off, adaptation, or derivative product; everything indicates that we’re facing the implicit announcement of a new main installment.

Although it hasn’t been officially presented as NieR: Automata 2 and no details have been provided about platforms, release date, or creative team, the signal is clear. The celebration of 10 million units sold seems to have been the chosen moment to confirm that the universe created by Yoko Taro will continue to expand.

For now, all we can do is wait for a formal presentation, which could arrive at a major international event like the Summer Game Fest or The Game Awards. But after this message, it’s hard to think that the continuation isn’t already in the works.