#NieR:Automata

A brand-new Evangelion series was announced at the franchise's 30th anniversary festival. NieR: Automata creator Yoko Taro will handle series composition and screenplay, with NieR composer Keiichi Okabe on music — the "NieR team" joining Eva has stunned fans worldwide. Directed by Kazuya Tsurumaki and Toko Yatabe, produced by Studio Khara × CloverWorks. Following the $700M finale of Shin Evangelion, this unexpected crossover of gaming and anime talent has set Japanese social media ablaze with excitement.

NieR:Automata has surpassed 10 million copies in worldwide shipments and downloads. During the 9th anniversary livestream on February 20, 2026, a commemorative video ended with the tantalizing words "to be continued," sparking massive speculation about what's next. Here's everything announced, from developer comments to new collab merchandise.