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Press release:
LONDON (25th Sept., 2020) – Yesterday SQUARE ENIX® kicked off Tokyo Game Show 2020 Online with the announcement that “NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139“… will launch for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One family of devices including Xbox One X, and PC (Steam®) on 23rd April, 2021.

NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139… is a modern re-telling of NieR Replicant, which originally released in Japan in 2010, and is the highly anticipated prequel to NieR:Automata, the post-apocalyptic action-RPG that has sold over 4.5 million copies worldwide.

In NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139…, players are invited to experience a dark, apocalyptic world as they join a brother’s captivating quest to cure his sister of a deadly disease – a quest which will in turn make them question everything.

Additionally, a footage displayed during the show, offered players a deeper look at familiar locations, set to a newly recorded soundtrack by renowned composer Keiichi Okabe from MONACA (NieR series, TEKKEN, Drakengard 3). Fans can also catch a glimpse at the game’s beautifully updated visuals and newly illustrated characters from NieR:Automata character designer, Akihiko Yoshida from CyDesignation (FINAL FANTASY® XIV, BRAVELY DEFAULT®).

Fans can also now pre-order the “White Snow Edition,” exclusively from the SQUARE ENIX Store. This version includes the game on the player’s platform of choice, along with the following:

“Lunar Tear” Collector’s Box
Steelbook® Case – A metal case featuring stunning artwork by Illustrator Koda Kazuma.
Pin Badge Set – Grimoire Weiss, Grimoire Noir, and Grimoire Rubrum pins presented in a specialized display case. Exclusive to the White Snow Edition.
Script Set – A set of seven books including the content of the spoken script of the game, exclusive to the White Snow Edition. Packaged in a special hard case, featuring unique cover art by character designer Akihiko Yoshida. Available in English only.
Soundtrack CD Set – A two-disc collection – one disc featuring tracks from NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139… specifically edited for this set, and a second disc featuring special arrangements, overseen by Keiichi Okabe, of select tracks that are exclusive to the White Snow Edition. The set is presented in a premium Grimoire Weiss-inspired package.

Furthermore, numerous pre-order bonuses are available for each platform (availability depending on retailer):

PlayStation®4 system – All editions will include an exclusive PlayStation®4 system dynamic theme and avatar set. Pre-orders will also include a digital copy of the mini soundtrack featuring a sampling of songs from the White Snow Edition soundtrack CDs.
Xbox One – Pre-orders will also include a digital copy of the mini soundtrack featuring a sampling of songs from the White Snow Edition soundtrack CDs.
Steam – All editions will include a special digital wallpaper collection. Pre-orders will also include a digital copy of the mini soundtrack featuring a sampling of songs from the White Snow Edition soundtrack CDs.

Complete details on the all editions of the game available for pre-order are available here: http://www.niergame.com.

During the show, SQUARE ENIX® also announced that NieR Re[in]carnation, the first mobile title in the NieR series, is in development by Applibot, Inc. for North America and Europe. Follow the official NieR Re[in]carnation Twitter and Facebook accounts for the latest information.

NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139… is not yet rated. For more information, visit: http://www.niergame.com. Press assets are available at: http://sqex.to/Media.

Related Links:

Official NieR Series Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/NieRGame

Official NieR Re[in]carnation Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/NieRReinEN

Official NieR Series Twitter: @NieRGame

Official NieR Re[in]carnation Twitter: @NieRReinEN

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/SquareEnixNA

Official Page: www.niergame.com

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