Nier Sequel Has an Official Name, New Trailer, and Screenshots

The sequel to 2010 action-RPG, Nier, is called Nier: Automata, and to go along with the new name, Square Enix has released a trailer and screenshots for the game.

"Nier struck a chord with many passionate gamers. It was something so special that we felt compelled to heed the fans’ call for a follow-up," producer Yosuke Saito said in a press release.

"To create the ultimate action-RPG, it dawned on me that a collaboration between Platinum Games and Square Enix would be a dream come true."

The sequel to Nier was first announced at E3 2015, where it was also revealed that Bayonetta studio Platinum Games will be developing the title. Although little has been heard about it since, new details have been posted on the PlayStation Blog.

"Earth has suddenly been invaded by beings from another planet and mechanical life forms with overwhelming power were used as weapons of war which forced mankind to flee to the moon. In order to take back the earth, a resistance force of android warriors has been created by humanity to fight these invaders.

"The world that you see in Nier: Automata is one where androids and mechanised weapons clash in ferocious combat in a barren and deserted wasteland. It's set after the original game but the story is written in a way which means you don’t have to have played the first one."

In Nier: Automata, players take control of 2B, an android that has a "cold and level headed personality."

"In the world of Nier, there are strict rules meaning this kind of android is not allowed to have emotions. However, each different model has its own quirks and characteristics and 2B has a comparatively cold and level headed personality."

Nier was released in 2010 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. The narrative follows titular character Nier on his quest to save his daughter Yonah from a terminal illness.

Although the game is being developed by Platinum, key members of the first game's creative team are also working on the sequel. This includes creative director Yoko Taro, composer Keiichi Okabe, and character designer Akihiko Yoshida.

Nier: Automata is expect to launch on PS4 in 2016. Take a look at some screenshots from the game below.

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