NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139... is the remake of Square Enix's sci-fi fantasy game NieR Replicant. The NieR series itself is a spinoff from the Drakengard series and follows the release of NieR Replicant's highly-acclaimed sequel NieR: Automata. The franchise features robots, androids, bullet hells, beat 'em up fights, and much more. NieR games are known for their narrative twists and turns, and the NieR Replicant remake is hoping to introduce new fans of the series to its roots.
While NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139... is a remake, fans suspect there may be some changes to the story and world. With the creative director, Yoko Taro, always up for new and innovative ideas, fans expect exciting additions to this remake.
10 A Different Protagonist for American Audiences
American fans of the NieR franchise won't recognize the protagonist in the upcoming remake. In America, the original NieR was released as NieR Gestalt in America which features an older protagonist. This change was made due to older, hyper-masculine protagonists being popular in the west at the time. While NieR Replicant boasted a teenage protagonist who seeks to cure his sickly sister, NieR Gestalt tells an almost identical story about an older man seeking to cure his ailing daughter.
9 Originally Only Released in Japan
NieR Replicant, which features the younger protagonist, has only ever been released in Japan. This remake will be the first time American fans of NieR get to experience NieR Replicant in its original glory. With the graphics and gameplay polished to perfection, this is a great game for fans who weren't able to play the original game.
Coming off the highly acclaimed NieR: Automata, fans are expecting stunning visuals, incredible voice acting, and a new feel to a beloved game.
8 Updated Voice Acting
The voice acting in the NieR Replicant remake is getting a reboot, being re-recorded and mastered to meet the high standards of fans. After the incredible voice acting in NieR: Automata, fans expect the same level of polish for the upcoming remake, and Square Enix is delivering on that hope. With most of the original voice cast returning, the remake of NieR Replicant is going to show how much these voice actors have improved while staying true to the original game.
7 Upgraded Visuals
To enhance the beauty of the original game and bring it into the modern era, Square Enix has been hard at work making NieR Replicant a sight to be seen. With updated textures, refined models, and minute details that make the environments pop, the world of NieR looks even better than before. Square Enix is bringing their beloved game into a new era for fans, new and old, to enjoy in stunning quality.
6 A Wide Cast Of Characters
Western fans of the NieR franchise will remember how integral the three main characters of NieR Automata were to the story. The scope of the narrative perfectly surrounded the three protagonists, telling each of their tales in unique ways. NieR Replicant boasts a bit wider of a cast, focusing less on big ideas and worldbuilding and more about how the characters interact with each other and the consequences of their actions.
NieR: Automata fans will be delighted to recognize two characters, Devola and Popola, who are present in the story of NieR Replicant.
5 Multiple Endings
As is common in the Drakengard series, there will be multiple endings to NieR Replicant's remake just like the original. A common trope in the series is for players to beat the game multiple times to get different or even the "true" ending to the game. Sometimes the differences between the endings are gigantic, revealing large chunks of information. While other endings are practically the same to each other and are springboards for jumping into other endings or storylines.
4 Rumored Changes To The Story
The creative director of the NieR Replicant remake, Yoko Tarohas released purposefully confusing statements about how faithful the remake will be to the original. His interviews seem to suggest some endings and plot elements will be the same, while others may be different or completely new. One thing is for sure is that in some way or another there will be completely new content in the game.
This has fans excited, wondering if this is really a true remake, or will surprisingly be a completely new game. Theories float around as fans try to decipher just exactly what Yoko Taro means.
3 Familiar Gameplay Feel
Square Enix has stated the gameplay for the NieR Replicant remake will be updated to be similar to NieR: Automata. The fast-paced, beat 'em up gameplay of NieR: Automata will transition well to NieR Replicant with its stylish attacks and signature unique weapons. Fans of NieR: Automata will appreciate the consistency of the series while fans of the original will love the updates to the gameplay.
2 Crossover Event with Mobile Game
On March 31st, NieR Reincarnation, Square Enix's mobile NieR spinoff, will debut a crossover event with NieR Replicant. This will introduce fans to the world of NieR Replicant through the gameplay of the mobile spinoff. Characters from NieR Replicant will appear in the mobile game as part of the limited-time event.
1 Release Date
The highly anticipated NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139... releases for Xbox One, PS4, and PC on April 23rd, 2021. Pre-orders are available, including pre-order bonus editions for an extra cost. Fans are hoping for the game to come to PS Plus or Xbox Game Pass, but Square Enix hasn't confirmed this will happen.