NieR: Automata Tops 10 Million Sales, Teases Future

Square Enix marked the ninth anniversary of its acclaimed action role-playing game NieR: Automata with a celebratory video that revealed the title has surpassed 10 million units sold worldwide, while ending on a cryptic note hinting at future developments in the series.

The announcement came in a promotional video shared on YouTube and social media platforms, timed to coincide with the game's February 2017 debut on PlayStation 4 and PC. Square Enix confirmed the sales figure includes physical and digital copies across all platforms, including the Xbox One version released in 2018 and the Nintendo Switch port launched in 2022. This milestone represents an increase of one million units since the previous update in December 2024, underscoring the game's enduring popularity nearly a decade after its release.

At the video's conclusion, the screen fades to black before displaying the text "NieR: Automata to be continued," accompanied by a scrambling effect that evoked the game's distinctive visual style. The message has sparked widespread speculation among fans about what lies ahead for the franchise, though Square Enix provided no further details. The company has previously indicated...