NieR: Automata – News, Reviews, Videos, and More

NieR: Automata Box Art
Publisher
Square Enix
Developer
PlatinumGames
Platforms
PS4, PC, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Release Date
23 February 2017: JP: PS4 | 07 March 2017: WW: PS4 | 17 March 2017: WW: PC | 26 June 2018: WW: Xbox One | 06 October 2022: WW: Switch
Genre
Role Playing

Game Overview:

NieR: Automata is an action hack and slash role playing game developed by PlatinumGames and published by Square Enix.

It is a sequel to the 2010 game Nier, and the fifth game overall in the Drakengard series.

Latest Updates For NieR: Automata

NieR: Automata Crosses 8 Million Global Shipments and Digital Sales

NieR: Automata Crosses 8 Million Global Shipments and Digital Sales

The critically acclaimed action RPG celebrates its seventh anniversary. It's available for Xbox One, PS4, PC and Nintendo Switch.

Stellar Blade Director Says NieR: Automata is a “Huge Driving Force” for the Project

Stellar Blade Director Says NieR: Automata is a “Huge Driving Force” for the Project

Shift Up's Kim Hyung Tae also cited Bayonetta, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice as inspirations.

NieR Series Will Continue, but a New Game isn’t in Development Yet – Producer

NieR Series Will Continue, but a New Game isn’t in Development Yet – Producer

Creative director Yoko Taro and series producer Yosuke Saito are currently working on a different game that they hope to talk about in 2014.

NieR: Automata Crosses 7.5 Million Digital Sales and Shipments Worldwide

NieR: Automata Crosses 7.5 Million Digital Sales and Shipments Worldwide

The action RPG released in 2017 to universal acclaim and is available on PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC and Nintendo Switch.

NieR: Automata Has Sold 7 Million Units Worldwide

NieR: Automata Has Sold 7 Million Units Worldwide

Square Enix confirms that the widely acclaimed RPG has sold another 500,000 units worldwide since its last sale update in June.

Splatoon 3 Tops Weekly Japanese Retail Charts, NieR: Automata for Switch Debuts in 2nd Place

Splatoon 3 Tops Weekly Japanese Retail Charts, NieR: Automata for Switch Debuts in 2nd Place

Splatoon 3 sold over 120,000 units in Japan over the course of the week, while the Switch version of NieR: Automata sold 30,000 units on its debut.

NieR: Automata – End of YoRHa Edition is Out Now on Nintendo Switch

NieR: Automata – End of YoRHa Edition is Out Now on Nintendo Switch

The Switch version of NieR: Automata, titled The End of YoRHa Edition, is out now. Alongside the game, there is also a free exclusive DLC featuring more skins and costumes.

NieR: Automata – The End of YoRHa Edition Trailer Focuses on the Abandoned Factory

NieR: Automata – The End of YoRHa Edition Trailer Focuses on the Abandoned Factory

One of the more important areas in the hack and slash classic, the Abandoned Factory is the backdrop for many battles and shocking twists.

NieR: Automata – The End of YoRHa Edition Trailer Showcases the City Ruins

NieR: Automata – The End of YoRHa Edition Trailer Showcases the City Ruins

Overrun by vegetation, the City Ruins are full of interesting sights, from the Resistance's camp to a large cavern underground.

NieR: Automata – The End of YoRHa Edition Trailer Focuses on 9S

NieR: Automata – The End of YoRHa Edition Trailer Focuses on 9S

Even more gameplay of the Nintendo Switch version, releasing October 6th worldwide, has been showcased in the new trailer.

NieR: Automata – The End of YoRHa Edition Showcases More Nintendo Switch Gameplay

NieR: Automata – The End of YoRHa Edition Showcases More Nintendo Switch Gameplay

PlatinumGames' critically and commercially acclaimed action RPG releases on October 6th for Nintendo Switch, and includes new outfits.

NieR: Automata’s Switch File Size is Nearly 11 GB

NieR: Automata’s Switch File Size is Nearly 11 GB

The Nintendo Switch eShop page for Square Enix's upcoming port has confirmed how much storage space it will require.

NieR: Automata on Switch Will Target 1080p When Docked, 720p When Undocked

NieR: Automata on Switch Will Target 1080p When Docked, 720p When Undocked

Square Enix has confirmed resolution targets for the action RPG's upcoming Switch port. It will run at 30 FPS in both modes.

NieR: Automata Worldwide Shipments and Digital Sales Hit 6.5 Million Units

NieR: Automata Worldwide Shipments and Digital Sales Hit 6.5 Million Units

The hack-and-slash RPG was recently announced for the Nintendo Switch, and is currently available on PS4, Xbox One, and PC.

NieR: Automata – The End of YoRHa Edition Launches on October 6th for Nintendo Switch

NieR: Automata – The End of YoRHa Edition Launches on October 6th for Nintendo Switch

The 2017 hack and slash classic finally comes to Nintendo Switch with all previously released content and exclusive outfits.

NieR: Automata Seemingly Coming to Nintendo Switch – Rumour

NieR: Automata Seemingly Coming to Nintendo Switch – Rumour

A journalist who recently accurately leaked details on the upcoming Nintendo Direct seems to be suggesting that the 2017 action RPG will soon be announced for the Switch.

PUBG: Battlegrounds – NieR Skins Out Now, Complete Bundle Costs a Whopping $50

PUBG: Battlegrounds – NieR Skins Out Now, Complete Bundle Costs a Whopping $50

PUBG: Battlegrounds' latest collaboration with Square Enix sees beloved NieR characters like 9S, 2B, and more jumping into the battle royale shooter.

Babylon’s Fall – NieR: Automata Collaboration Announced

Babylon’s Fall – NieR: Automata Collaboration Announced

Dress up as 9S, 2B, A2 and other characters while battling enemies and taking on quests inspired by the classic action RPG.

NieR: Automata, Ghostrunner, and Undertale Join PlayStation Now Tomorrow

NieR: Automata, Ghostrunner, and Undertale Join PlayStation Now Tomorrow

PlatinumGames' critically acclaimed action RPG will be available until November 1st while other titles are playable indefinitely.

NieR: Automata Steam Patch Releases July 15th, Adds Borderless Video and 60 FPS Cutscenes

NieR: Automata Steam Patch Releases July 15th, Adds Borderless Video and 60 FPS Cutscenes

Other features include 4K textures for UI elements, a Global Illumination setting, HDR support and various improvements to stability.

NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139… Crosses 1 Million Shipments and Digital Sales

NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139… Crosses 1 Million Shipments and Digital Sales

NieR: Automata also hit a new milestone with over six million in shipments and digital sales since releasing in February 2017.

Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout – NieR: Automata 2B Collab Costume Arrives on June 18th

Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout – NieR: Automata 2B Collab Costume Arrives on June 18th

NieR: Automata's protagonist is the latest costume to join the Fall Guys line-up. A new trailer showcases the outfit in action across multiple stages.

Yoko Taro Doesn’t Think NieR Replicant Will Sell Very Well, Calls NieR: Automata Sales a “Fluke”

Yoko Taro Doesn’t Think NieR Replicant Will Sell Very Well, Calls NieR: Automata Sales a “Fluke”

Producer Yusoke Saito begs fans to buy it so they don't have to sell it out of a van.

NieR: Automata on Steam is Finally Being Patched

NieR: Automata on Steam is Finally Being Patched

The "upgrade patch" will receive more details at a "later date."

NieR: Automata Has Sold Over 5.5 Million Units Worldwide

NieR: Automata Has Sold Over 5.5 Million Units Worldwide

The action RPG hits another major sales milestone.

NieR: Automata Has Sold Over 5 Million Units

NieR: Automata Has Sold Over 5 Million Units

PlatinumGames and Square Enix's action RPG continues to enjoy strong sales.

NieR: Automata Crosses 4.85 Million in Worldwide Shipments and Digital Sales

NieR: Automata Crosses 4.85 Million in Worldwide Shipments and Digital Sales

The critical acclaimed action RPG continues to see strong sales.

NieR TGS Livestream Announced, Will Include News For Replicant, Automata, And Re[in]carnation

NieR TGS Livestream Announced, Will Include News For Replicant, Automata, And Re[in]carnation

Something is teased for all titles in the JRPG franchise.

NieR: Automata Become as Gods Edition Available Now on Xbox Game Pass

NieR: Automata Become as Gods Edition Available Now on Xbox Game Pass

Play the critically acclaimed action adventure with its DLC today on Xbox One.

NieR: Automata Become as Gods Edition Coming to Xbox Game Pass for Console on April 2nd

NieR: Automata Become as Gods Edition Coming to Xbox Game Pass for Console on April 2nd

It includes the base game with DLC and extra cosmetic content.

NieR: Automata Digital Sales and Worldwide Shipments Cross 4.5 Million

NieR: Automata Digital Sales and Worldwide Shipments Cross 4.5 Million

The action RPG continues to impress.

NieR And NieR: Automata Soundtracks Now Streaming On Spotify

NieR And NieR: Automata Soundtracks Now Streaming On Spotify

The soundtracks are finally available on a streaming service.

NieR: Automata Producer Teases Announcements For 10th Anniversary

NieR: Automata Producer Teases Announcements For 10th Anniversary

Yosuke Saito hints at things to come.

NieR: Automata Sales Over 4 Million Worldwide

NieR: Automata Sales Over 4 Million Worldwide

PlatinumGames thanks fans for their support of the game with a new video message.

NieR: Automata Exceeds 4 Million Shipments and Digital Sales

NieR: Automata Exceeds 4 Million Shipments and Digital Sales

PlatinumGames hits another significant milestone for its action title.

NieR: Automata Game of the YoRHa Edition Now Available on PC, PS4

NieR: Automata Game of the YoRHa Edition Now Available on PC, PS4

Contains the acclaimed base game, 3C3C1D119440927 DLC, and various cosmetics.

Nier: Automata 2nd Anniversary Livestream Scheduled for February 20th

Nier: Automata 2nd Anniversary Livestream Scheduled for February 20th

Information on the series with an appearance by Yoko Taro and FF14's Naoki Yoshida is promised.

NieR: Automata Game of the YoRHa Edition Releasing In February 2019

NieR: Automata Game of the YoRHa Edition Releasing In February 2019

Including the base game, all DLC, bonus content, and more.

NieR: Automata Sales Cross 3.5 Million Units Worldwide

NieR: Automata Sales Cross 3.5 Million Units Worldwide

The PlatinumGames action-RPG continues to perform exceedingly well.

Nier: Automata Available Now on Xbox One

Nier: Automata Available Now on Xbox One

Experience the classic action adventure, now with Xbox One X support.

NieR Automata on Nintendo Switch Could Still Happen, Say Developers

NieR Automata on Nintendo Switch Could Still Happen, Say Developers

For the glory of mankind.

Nier: Automata Releasing on June 26th for Xbox One

Nier: Automata Releasing on June 26th for Xbox One

Platinum Games' critically acclaimed hack and slash is finally coming to Xbox One.

NieR Automata Crosses 3 Million Shipments Worldwide

NieR Automata Crosses 3 Million Shipments Worldwide

A big success for the game.

NieR Automata Is Coming to Xbox One- Rumor

NieR Automata Is Coming to Xbox One- Rumor

This would be an excellent get for Xbox One!

NieR Automata Sequel Could Happen, Says Director Yoko Taro

NieR Automata Sequel Could Happen, Says Director Yoko Taro

He also discusses the multiple endings mechanic for the game, and how it came about.

Nier: Automata Producer Hints At A Possible Sequel

Nier: Automata Producer Hints At A Possible Sequel

Please make it happen!

Nier: Automata Shipments and Digital Sales Pass 2.5 Million

Nier: Automata Shipments and Digital Sales Pass 2.5 Million

Platinum Game's Nier: Automata is a little over a year old at this point but the profound nature of its story-telling and characters is still in our minds. Square Enix previously revealed that sal... Read More

NieR Automata Has One Final Secret That is Yet to be Discovered

NieR Automata Has One Final Secret That is Yet to be Discovered

But it might be pretty unpleasant...

Nier: Automata is (Finally) 50 Percent Off on Steam

Nier: Automata is (Finally) 50 Percent Off on Steam

The epic tale of 2B, 9S and A2 can be had for a great price on PC.

Nier: Automata Sequel Is In The Works With Yoko Taro Probably Directing Again

Nier: Automata Sequel Is In The Works With Yoko Taro Probably Directing Again

"Yoko says he will do anything as long as he receives money for it, but there is no one who doesn’t move for money as much as that man."

A NieR Automata Sequel Would Be Different From What Everyone Is Expecting, Yoko Taro Says
NieR Automata Director Responds To Platinum Boss’s Praise; ‘Honored To Be Able To Work With Platinum Games’

NieR Automata Director Responds To Platinum Boss’s Praise; ‘Honored To Be Able To Work With Platinum Games’

Two talented parties teaming up to deliver one of the best games of the year.

Nier: Automata Crosses 1.5 Million in Global Shipments, Download Sales

Nier: Automata Crosses 1.5 Million in Global Shipments, Download Sales

Includes both PS4 and Steam.

NieR Automata Sold Above Expectations, Square Enix Confirms

NieR Automata Sold Above Expectations, Square Enix Confirms

Excellent, well deserved news!

Nier Automata Guide: How To Unlock Trophies And Achievements

Nier Automata Guide: How To Unlock Trophies And Achievements

Get the Platinum.

Nier: Automata 3C3C1D119440927 DLC Now Available

Nier: Automata 3C3C1D119440927 DLC Now Available

New quests, arenas and more to experience.

Nier Automata Arena DLC Releasing on May 2nd

Nier Automata Arena DLC Releasing on May 2nd

Three new coliseums, costumes and sub-quests coming.

NieR Automata Shipments Exceed 500,000 In Japan and Asia

NieR Automata Shipments Exceed 500,000 In Japan and Asia

Well deserved success for a great game.

Nier: Automata Receiving Arena DLC, Replicant-Inspired Costumes

Nier: Automata Receiving Arena DLC, Replicant-Inspired Costumes

Three coliseums and new side-quests en route.

Bayonetta, Nier: Automata Dev Would “Port All Our Games to PC”

Bayonetta, Nier: Automata Dev Would “Port All Our Games to PC”

It's not always up to the studio though.

NieR Automata Has Now Shipped 1 Million Copies Worldwide

NieR Automata Has Now Shipped 1 Million Copies Worldwide

Well, that's a surprise.

Nier Automata Director Wants to Make Games “That Keep Changing Form”

Nier Automata Director Wants to Make Games “That Keep Changing Form”

Yoko Taro outlines his lifestyle and design philosophy.

NieR Automata Sales Hit 200,000 On PC In Less Than Two Weeks

NieR Automata Sales Hit 200,000 On PC In Less Than Two Weeks

Further demonstrating the viability of the PC market for Japanese games.

NieR Automata Director Wants To See A PlayStation Vita Successor

NieR Automata Director Wants To See A PlayStation Vita Successor

The Switch is apparently a bit too big.

Nier Automata on PC Features Ultrawide Support, Locked at 60 FPS

Nier Automata on PC Features Ultrawide Support, Locked at 60 FPS

Cutscenes are also locked but at 30 FPS.

NieR Automata Didn’t Have Enough Of A Budget To Get Meaningful DLC, Says Director
Nier Automata – PS4 Pro vs PS4 Head To Head Graphics Comparison

Nier Automata – PS4 Pro vs PS4 Head To Head Graphics Comparison

An in-depth comparison between the PS4 Pro and PS4 versions of Nier Automata.

NieR Automata Walkthrough With All Endings

NieR Automata Walkthrough With All Endings

A complete video walkthrough for NieR Automata.

Nier Automata Cheats: Infinite XP, Unlimited Money And Level Up Faster

Nier Automata Cheats: Infinite XP, Unlimited Money And Level Up Faster

Brute force your way through the game.

Nier Automata Guide: Where To Find All The Weapons, Upgrading Them To Level 4 And Noctis’ Engine Blade Locatiob
Nier Automata Guide: How To Defeat All Bosses Including The Secret One

Nier Automata Guide: How To Defeat All Bosses Including The Secret One

Naturally, spoilers inside.

Nier: Automata Review – A Unique Mesh of Action Based Gameplay And Innovative Storytelling

Nier: Automata Review – A Unique Mesh of Action Based Gameplay And Innovative Storytelling

PlatinumGames have delivered this generation's best action game with Nier Automata.

Nier Automata Releasing on March 17th for Steam

Nier Automata Releasing on March 17th for Steam

System requirements revealed.

NieR Automata New Gameplay Footage Showcases The Game’s RPG Elements

NieR Automata New Gameplay Footage Showcases The Game’s RPG Elements

Yes, remember, this game is an RPG...

NieR Automata Tops Sales Charts In Japan With A Surprisingly Strong Showing

NieR Automata Tops Sales Charts In Japan With A Surprisingly Strong Showing

Causes a surge in PS4 sales, too.

NieR Automata Patch Fixes Controversial Alleged Nintendo 64 Reference
Nier Automata – 15 Features You Need To Know Before You Buy The Game

Nier Automata – 15 Features You Need To Know Before You Buy The Game

Everything you need to know about the game.

NieR Automata New Video Shows Off Gameplay; Gravity Rush 2 Crossover Costume Announced

NieR Automata New Video Shows Off Gameplay; Gravity Rush 2 Crossover Costume Announced

Good stuff all around for PlayStation fans.

NieR Automata New Trailer Shows Off The Game’s Unique Weapons

NieR Automata New Trailer Shows Off The Game’s Unique Weapons

Fluidity in battle.

Nier Automata Steam Release Won’t Be Long Now, Android System Detailed
Nier Automata Gets A New, Rather Disturbing TV Ad

Nier Automata Gets A New, Rather Disturbing TV Ad

That escalated quickly.

Nier Automata Currently Not Planned for Xbox One Release

Nier Automata Currently Not Planned for Xbox One Release

Special t-shirt announced for PS4 pre-orders.

Nier Automata Receives First Review Score, A Superb 39/40 By Famitsu
NieR Automata Gets 25 Minute Video Showing Off Gameplay Mechanics

NieR Automata Gets 25 Minute Video Showing Off Gameplay Mechanics

Does this sate your appetite?

NieR Automata New Trailer Declares ‘Glory To Mankind’

NieR Automata New Trailer Declares ‘Glory To Mankind’

Death to machines.

Nier Automata Goes Gold

Nier Automata Goes Gold

Which it has been for a while.

NieR Automata Could Head to Nintendo Switch “If Square Enix Pays For It” – Platinum
NieR Automata Will Have Multiple Endings, “55 to 60 Hours” For Completionists

NieR Automata Will Have Multiple Endings, “55 to 60 Hours” For Completionists

You're in for the long haul with NieR: Automata.

Nier Automata Quests, Plug-in Chip System Detailed

Nier Automata Quests, Plug-in Chip System Detailed

"Very Hard" difficulty gameplay also showcased.

NieR Automata Demo Out Today on PlayStation Store

NieR Automata Demo Out Today on PlayStation Store

Expect the demo later today in NA and EU.

Nier: Automata Will Feature Weapons From Other Square Enix Series

Nier: Automata Will Feature Weapons From Other Square Enix Series

Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest weapons will make an appearance.

NieR Automata Will Have Higher Resolution And Better Graphics on PS4 Pro

NieR Automata Will Have Higher Resolution And Better Graphics on PS4 Pro

The PS4 version will run at 900p.

Nier: Automata Demo Is Coming At The End Of December

Nier: Automata Demo Is Coming At The End Of December

The same day that the full game releases in Japan.

NieR Automata PC Version Release Date Isn’t Confirmed Yet

NieR Automata PC Version Release Date Isn’t Confirmed Yet

But the team is doing their best to get it out as soon as they can.

NieR Automata Trailer Announces Western Release Date

NieR Automata Trailer Announces Western Release Date

Mark your calendar.

NieR Automata New Screenshots Show Off Final Fantasy 15 Crossover

NieR Automata New Screenshots Show Off Final Fantasy 15 Crossover

Victory fanfare in NieR.

NieR Automata May Come To Xbox One After All

NieR Automata May Come To Xbox One After All

Not a PS4 exclusive after all, then.

NieR: Automata Implementing Autopilot for Easy Mode

NieR: Automata Implementing Autopilot for Easy Mode

Don't want to fight? Let the AI fight for you.

NieR Automata Trailer is Full of Characters

NieR Automata Trailer is Full of Characters

Meet the assorted cast.

NieR Automata Launching February 23, 2017

NieR Automata Launching February 23, 2017

Yes, launch every game in February, why don't you

NieR Automata To Get A Major Announcement At Tokyo Game Show

NieR Automata To Get A Major Announcement At Tokyo Game Show

Not too long from now at all.

Square Enix Won’t Bring NieR: Automata to Xbox One and Nintendo NX For Now, Possibility Still Exists

Square Enix Won’t Bring NieR: Automata to Xbox One and Nintendo NX For Now, Possibility Still Exists

Just like we saw a PC announcement, we might see it come to Xbox One and Nintendo NX, but maybe later down the line.

NieR Automata Coming To PC

NieR Automata Coming To PC

Another Japanese game on PC, yes!

NieR Automata Looks Just Dreamy In These New Screenshots

NieR Automata Looks Just Dreamy In These New Screenshots

We live in a world...

NieR Automata Delayed to Early 2017

NieR Automata Delayed to Early 2017

New E3 trailer released, if that helps.

NieR Automata Release Window Announcement Coming at E3

NieR Automata Release Window Announcement Coming at E3

Square Enix looking at reducing the uncertainty that surrounds the western release of Japanese games.

NieR Automata Gets More New Screenshots

NieR Automata Gets More New Screenshots

These ones are direct feed.

NieR Automata Gets A Bunch of New Screenshots

NieR Automata Gets A Bunch of New Screenshots

Looks snazzy as always.

NieR Automata Gets New Live Action Footage

NieR Automata Gets New Live Action Footage

Fluid as HECK.

NieR: Automata Wiki – Everything you need to know about the game

NieR: Automata Wiki – Everything you need to know about the game

Everything you need to know about NieR: Automata.

NieR Automata Developers Put Out A New Video Thanking Fans

NieR Automata Developers Put Out A New Video Thanking Fans

They're not laughing at you, they're laughing with you.

NieR: Automata Director Yoko Taro Sells His Own Gaming Fan Magazine at Comiket

NieR: Automata Director Yoko Taro Sells His Own Gaming Fan Magazine at Comiket

That's all sorts of awesome.

Nier: Automata Was Originally Going To Be Called Nier: Android

Nier: Automata Was Originally Going To Be Called Nier: Android

"Obviously Google's for the trademark [on Android] and we were worried about it."

PS4 Exclusive NieR Automata Will Have Huge Range of Enemies, Large Amount of Weapons

PS4 Exclusive NieR Automata Will Have Huge Range of Enemies, Large Amount of Weapons

More information promised for March.

Nier: Automata Developer Shooting For 60fps On PS4

Nier: Automata Developer Shooting For 60fps On PS4

Square Enix has every confidence Platinum Games can pull it off.

NieR Automata First Gameplay Trailer, Screenshots Revealed

NieR Automata First Gameplay Trailer, Screenshots Revealed

Hack and slash fans, take note.

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