Square Enix and PlatinumGames have announced that their epic action-RPG NieR:Automata has now sold five million copies across Xbox One, PC and PlayStation 4, having first released three years ago back in 2017.
To celebrate the milestone, the development team shared a message of thanks with fans on Twitter:
Of course, this doesn't include the many players who have likely experienced NieR:Automata with Xbox Game Pass since it was added to the service back in April, available as the 2018 "BECOME AS GODS Edition."
The next big release in the NieR series arrives in April in the form of the ridiculously titled NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139..., which is a remaster of the original NieR Replicant (previously released only in Japan).
Have you enjoyed NieR:Automata on Xbox in 2020? Let us know in the comments below.
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In terms of games on Game Pass that are absolute must-plays, NieR: Automata is definitely one of them. Not to mention that I rarely see this game mentioned in the Xbox community these days. It's one of the best games of the last generation, it has one of the best soundtracks ever made as well, the characters are so well-crafted and the gameplay is just so much fun, which shouldn't come as a surprise since it's a Platinum game.
In short, play it, play it, play it!
Not a huge fan of Platinum Games, but NieR Automata is the exception: the story, soundtrack, interesting characters, complex approach to narrative structure, and deeply humanistic messaging really resonated with me.
If you haven't played this yet, do yourself the favor. And don't stop when you think it's over, keep going. Don't look anything up, just jump in. NieR Automata is my favorite game from last generation, and by a wide margin. So glad it hit Xbox, and now it's even on Game Pass for anyone who wants to at least try before you buy.
The Nier games have always brought with it great storytelling, gameplay, soundtrack and wtfness. Here's to many, MANY more.
I've tried the first ten minutes via Game Pass and I didn't get it at all - should I give it more time?
Congrats, 5 million copies sold is an amazing milestone
This game has become my all time favorite game. It’s an absolutely incredible, masterpiece. The gameplay was fast and fluid, the story was fantastic and it went far deeper into philosophy than I’d have expected. Worth the numerous play throughs.
Several of my friends begged me to try this game when it came out, so I did, only it didn't take. That was on PS4. When it came to Xbox, several more friends told me I was crazy for not 'getting it' so I tried it again. Still didn't take. I'm a big fan of Platinum's stuff but NieR just hasn't clicked with me. Now that I see all of this praise, maybe the 3rd time will be the charm.
@swedetrap
Same for me. Tried it 2 times and it didn't click. Still, I'm happy Game Pass caters to different tastes
Is that a lot? I assumed it sold more.
Interest in consoles seems to be waning in Japan.
I worry that game development is shifting to the West too much.
Even Sony is paring back it's Japanese studios, for more Western games.
Beautiful game! One of my favorites from last gen!
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