Nier fans find themselves facing a challenging situation currently. The Nier Reincarnation mobile game, often considered as the third installment in the series, is set to shut down in April. While Square Enix has hinted at a potential new console title in the future, fans shouldn’t expect it anytime soon. However, there is some exciting Nier-related content on the horizon, including the upcoming novel Nier Replicant ver.1.22474487139…: Project Gestalt Recollections–File 02, scheduled for release on March 19.
Written by series creator Yoko Taro and Nier scenario writer Jun Eishima, Project Gestalt Recollections–File 02 is the second book in the Nier Replicant novelization series. These novels provide an expanded retelling of the events from the game Nier Replicant. Currently, the hardcover edition is available for pre-order at a discount price of $25.49 on Amazon (usually $28).
If you’re interested in diving into the Nier universe and need to catch up on the story, the first book in the series, Nier Replicant ver.1.22474487139…: Project Gestalt Recollections–File 01, is also on sale at Amazon for a reduced price of $17.39, down from $28. These titles truly embody the essence of the series in their absurdity.
But wait, there’s more! Alongside the Nier Replicant novel, the third volume of the Nier: Automata manga series, Yorha: Pearl Harbor Descent Record – A Nier: Automata Story 03, is also making its debut on March 19. Co-created by Taro and illustrated by Megumu Soramich, this manga series expands on the lore of Nier: Automata with new stories. Volume 3 is currently available for pre-order at a discounted price of $13.49 on Amazon (usually $15), while the first two volumes are priced at just $10 each.
Explore More Nier Books at Amazon
If you’re hungry for more Nier content, look no further. Yoko Taro has collaborated on several other books that delve deeper into his unique and vast sci-fi world. Many of these titles are available at affordable prices on Amazon. Stock up on these books to enrich your collection and help pass the time while waiting for the next Nier game.