NieR: Automata celebrates a new milestone by surpassing 9 million worldwide digital shipments and sales. The acclaimed action RPG continues to prove its relevance in the market since its launch in 2017. Fans can still purchase the title on multiple platforms, cementing it as a must-have for fans of the genre.
Unstoppable Success: NieR: Automata Surpasses 9 Million Sales
The community of gamers and video game lovers is celebrating a new milestone reached by NieR: Automata. In a recent announcement via its official X account (formerly Twitter), Square Enix confirmed that the game has surpassed 9 million cumulative digital shipments and sales. “Thank you for your support. Thank you for your continued support,” they wrote in a message addressed to the fans who have kept the legacy of this acclaimed action RPG alive since its release in 2017.
The news has generated excitement on social networks, where followers were quick to express their joy and expectations for the future. Some notable messages include:
- “Congratulations on reaching 9 million copies! The dinner show the day after tomorrow will be full of excitement! I hope NieR: Automata continues to sell and reaches my dream of reaching 10 million copies.”
- “Nier: Automata is number one in my gaming life.”
- “All the games are great, but I think the user interface design is especially good.”
- “That’s great, but we want a sequel. I really like the story and gameplay, but I think if it’s a sequel that has more fun side missions and more complex combos, it will be better.”
These reactions not only reflect the passion for the title, but also the desire for the franchise to continue to grow with new installments.
Developed by PlatinumGames and directed by Yoko Taro, NieR: Automata is an action RPG set in a post-apocalyptic world where humans are forced to abandon Earth after a machine invasion. The story follows combat androids 2B, 9S and A2 as they struggle to reclaim the planet and unravel deep secrets about their own existence.
The game combines fluid combat, stunning visual design, a philosophical narrative and a soundtrack that has been widely praised. Each of these elements has contributed to NieR: Automata becoming a modern classic, appreciated by critics and gamers alike.
The legacy of NieR: Automata has also expanded into the world of anime. In 2023, NieR: Automata Ver1.1a was released, an adaptation that reinterprets the game’s story with a fresh and exciting approach. Produced by renowned studio A-1 Pictures, the anime preserves the essence of the game while introducing new narrative perspectives, which has delighted both veterans and new fans of the saga. With high-quality animation and a stunning soundtrack, the anime has been another success that reaffirms the cultural impact of the franchise.
For those who have not had the opportunity to play it, NieR: Automata is still available on several platforms, including PlayStation, Xbox and PC. It also has a Nintendo Switch edition, which allows even more accessibility for new players interested in this masterpiece.
With this impressive achievement, the future of the franchise looks bright. While a sequel has not been officially announced, the words from fans and the passion for the game make it clear that there is great anticipation for what could be to come. In the meantime, NieR: Automata continues to win hearts and break barriers, establishing itself as a benchmark in the video game industry.
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