Square Enix recently announced that Nier: Automata has sold over nine million copies globally to date. Released in early 2017, Nier: Automata continues to find praise from critics and players alike for its unique world, compelling characters, and evocative soundtrack.
A sequel to the 2010 title Nier and a spin-off of the Drakengard series, Nier: Automata instantly garnered critical acclaim following its release in 2017, selling over 1.5 million copies in its first two months. The action RPG snagged a number of year-end awards, with many of these prizes highlighting the game's soundtrack and game design. Years later, the title is still serving as a major influence on the gaming world, with a recent Nier: Automata and Stellar Blade crossover showing just how much staying power the PlatinumGames action role-playing romp has. According to the game's publisher, sales of the game have continued their upward trend.
Ahead of Stellar Blade's official release later this year, the game is receiving incredibly high praise from the director of Nier: Automata.
Nier: Automata has officially shipped over nine million units worldwide, with the most recent figure accounting for both physical and digital sales. In February 2024, it was announced that...