Response to NieR:Automata 2 Rumors

Photo by China Daily.

For the past several days, there have been a couple different rumors flying around, but the majority revolve around unconfirmed information that not only is a NieR:Automata 2 is in development but it will also have a large budget. The only authority that can speak about this is SQEX, so until that time comes, let’s avoid spreading uncorroborated rumors from unknown sources.

With this in mind, I have updated my original page dedicated to this subject, Yoko’s New Project, and I suggest everyone to have a read through it as I go into depth regarding the recruiting process for the project, who was hired and when, as well as what they are likely working on:

Yoko’s New Project


AFTERWORD: I realize the attached image that I selected for this post is a little strong for the point that I’m trying to make here. The image suggests that rumors stem from lies, but this isn’t necessarily accurate for this case. There very well could be some truth behind leaks like this, if that’s what this is, but the fact remains that it’s very easy for unsubstantiated comments to be taken at face value and therefore shared over and over again until no one remembers where the information originally came from or, more importantly, whether it’s valid or not.

SINoALICE Connections to the Overarching Yokoverse

This was originally a series of tweets that I had written examining certain aspects from Snow White’s Reality Arc and how it could potentially connect to the overarching Yokoverse timeline. Since this post is based off of multiple posts I made last fall, some information may be a little scattered. I’m also adding a lot more new info that may or may not be considered as spoilers, so please read with discretion!

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Next NieR Concert at Billboard Live Tokyo

News is just in that the next official NieR concert will be held at Billboard Live in Tokyo on the weekend May 11 and 12!

Date and Time

  • Saturday, May 11
    • 1st Stage – Open: 3:30pm, Start: 4:30pm
    • 2nd Stage – Open: 6:30pm, Start: 7:30pm
  • Sunday, May 12
    • 1st Stage – Open: 3:30pm, Start: 4:30pm
      2nd Stage – Open: 6:30pm, Start: 7:30pm

Performers

  • Emi Evans
  • and more…

Tickets

  • Tickets will be available via lottery drawing through the Square Enix e-STORE.
  • Lottery Entry: Tuesday, April 2 at noon through Monday, April 8 at 11:59pm
  • Lottery ticket winners will be contacted on Thursday, April 11.

Source: Twitter

There is No Significant Difference Between NieR Gestalt and NieR Replicant

If you, like many people outside of Japan, have only had the opportunity to play the English release of NIER, or rather NieR Gestalt, then you don’t need to worry about missing out on anything vital in the Japan-only release of NieR Replicant.

There is no significant difference between the two.

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