NieR: Automata overall shipments top seven million; NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139 tops 1.5 million | UPDATE2: Automata now over 8.0 millions

[mazi]

NieR: Automata shipments and digital sales top seven million; NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139 tops 1.5 million - Gematsu

Total worldwide shipments and digital sales for NieR: Automata and NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139 have exceeded seven million units and 1.5 million units, respectively, Square Enix announced. NieR…

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Total worldwide shipments and digital sales for NieR: Automata and NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139 have exceeded seven million units and 1.5 million units, respectively, Square Enix announced.

 

[Eternium]

Any estimates on what the Switch version has contributed? I’d imagine Automata has at least one more year of sturdy sales ahead of it on Nintendo.

 

[Oregano]

Any estimates on what the Switch version has contributed? I’d imagine Automata has at least one more year of study sales ahead of it on Nintendo.

It was at 6.5m in June so presumably >400k at the very least.

 

[LoneRanger]

Even its late port, Nier Automata on Switch performs very well, has a low price than a newer release and japanese style games has a very good and active fanbase in nintendo systems.

So its sales are more or less an expected result.

 

[Damage2]

Expected the Switch version of Automata to be a million seller, didnt happen sadly.

I hope it does help to reach 8 million by the end

 

[Kirby]

Nier keeps on being popular. If the anime is good it's going to sell a few more millions.

 

[Vergus]

Expected the Switch version of Automata to be a million seller, didnt happen sadly.

I hope it does help to reach 8 million by the end

It's only been a month, there is still a chance for it to become a million seller depending on its legs in the west.

 

[BTB123]

Expected the Switch version of Automata to be a million seller, didnt happen sadly.

I hope it does help to reach 8 million by the end

It not having reached 1M after a month doesn't mean it won't ever do so.

 

[fiendcode]

Expected the Switch version of Automata to be a million seller, didnt happen sadly.

Don't worry, it will.

 

[Damage2]

Don't worry, it will.

The game its already being sold for 30 dollars, im not seeing it selling for a long time in the Eshop if it didnt sell that much with that price

 

[fiendcode]

The game its already being sold for 30 dollars, im not seeing it selling for a long time in the Eshop if it didnt sell that much with that price

~400k in a month for a downgraded 5 year old port isn't "that much"? It's still charting even...

 

[KR_EP]

Famitsu Sales: Week 41, 2022 (Oct 03 - Oct 09)
02./00. [NSW] NieR: Automata - The End of YoRHa Edition <NieR: Automata \ NieR: Automata - 3C3C1D119440927> <RPG> (Square Enix) {2022.10.06} (¥4.800) - 30.218 / NEW <40-60%>

1st Week 1st Shipment Estimates: 50,363 - 75,545

Famitsu Sales: Week 42, 2022 (Oct 10 - Oct 16)
03./02. [NSW] NieR: Automata - The End of YoRHa Edition <NieR: Automata \ NieR: Automata - 3C3C1D119440927> <RPG> (Square Enix) {2022.10.06} (¥4.800) - 9.672 / 39.890 <60-80%> (-68%)

2nd Week 1st Shipment Estimates: 50,363 - 66,483

Famitsu Sales: Week 43, 2022 (Oct 17 - Oct 23)
08./03. [NSW] NieR: Automata - The End of YoRHa Edition <NieR: Automata \ NieR: Automata - 3C3C1D119440927> <RPG> (Square Enix) {2022.10.06} (¥4.800) - 5.107 / 44.997 <60-80%> (-47%)

3rd Week 1st Shipment Estimates: 50,363 - 56,246

Famitsu Sales: Week 44, 2022 (Oct 24 - Oct 30)
19./08. [NSW] NieR: Automata - The End of YoRHa Edition <NieR: Automata \ NieR: Automata - 3C3C1D119440927> <RPG> (Square Enix) {2022.10.06} (¥4.800) - 3.170 / 48.167 <80-100%> (-38%)

Famitsu Sales: Week 45, 2022 (Oct 31 - Nov 06)
23./19. [NSW] NieR: Automata - The End of YoRHa Edition <NieR: Automata \ NieR: Automata - 3C3C1D119440927> <RPG> (Square Enix) {2022.10.06} (¥4.800) - 2.224 / 50.391 <80-100%> (-30%)

PlatinumGames output strategy thread. NieR Automata on Switch is out of the Famitsu top 30, shall have to wait for the Media Create top 1000 for how it ultimately fared in domestic retail.

Sales disparity with NieR Replicant is very striking, worth bearing in mind when Square Enix finally announce the future of the series. Can they repeat & surpass it or will Automata be a one off? Meanwhile the latest promotional video for the animated TV series due January 2023 is here, waiting to see how the international release will be handled. Aniplex to Crunchyroll via Sony?

Curious to see how it's received in the new year, if it will lead to another sales milestone update before the end of March & mention by Square Enix in its 04/22 - 03/23 financial reports.

 

[Aostia82]

Good
Announce Replicant for Switch and you will get another 2 copies sold by my side (1 for Automata, 1 for Replicant)

 

[jesusraz]

I'd never given Automata much time in the past, but now playing on Switch, I'm finding it so addictive. It has a somewhat Breath of the Wild feel to its open exploration elements, at times. Thoroughly enjoying it!

 

[Lelouch0612]

Congrats, that's such an achievement for Square, Platinum and Yoko Taro.

 

[ArkhamFantasy]

It's kind of insane that it's been 5 and a half years and all we've gotten is a remaster of Replicant. Probably another 2+ years for the next game.

 

[Damage2]

Nier Replicant have been quite slow despite selling 1 million quite early, its a pity because its a much better game that Automata.

Almost 6 years since Automata i dont know if its FFXVI fault (both games are being made by the same division) but its taking too long for the next Nier

 

[Lord Azrael]

I'm still shocked we haven't heard news of a successor yet with this level of success

 

[Garlic]

It's kind of insane that it's been 5 and a half years and all we've gotten is a remaster of Replicant. Probably another 2+ years for the next game.

Taro has also done two mobile games in that time, plus a billion side jobs as well, very busy

 

[Joseki]

.

 

[fiendcode]

Nier Replicant have been quite slow despite selling 1 million quite early, its a pity because its a much better game that Automata.

Almost 6 years since Automata i dont know if its FFXVI fault (both games are being made by the same division) but its taking too long for the next Nier

NieR isn't done by CBU3, it's from CBU2 which is basically the old Enix group.

 

[Old sorta fan]

That seems like good sales for a five year late port. I wonder what the costs to port and publish were.

 

[NediarPT88]

Nier Replicant have been quite slow despite selling 1 million quite early, its a pity because its a much better game that Automata.

Almost 6 years since Automata i dont know if its FFXVI fault (both games are being made by the same division) but its taking too long for the next Nier

NieR isn't done by CBU3, it's from CBU2 which is basically the old Enix group.

I was wondering about this. Nier franchise appears to be handled by CBU2 looking at the Wiki, but it's true that Yoko Taro is constantly appearing with Yoshida. This reminds me of when he was doing Nier Automata with Platinum and he actually moved there and was always chilling with Kamiya.

Maybe there was a change and it's possible that the in-house development of the next Nier is actually being handled by CBU3 this time? Since the frachise was outsourced when on CBU2?

 

[ArkhamFantasy]

I think they probably built a new Nier team mostly from the ground up, they didnt have a spare AAA team sitting around.

 

[NediarPT88]

I think they probably built a new Nier team mostly from the ground up, they didnt have a spare AAA team sitting around.

For sure. And since CBU3 had to build a team focused on real-time combat, which is also how Nier plays, I'm wondering if they'll also handle that franchise from now on.

 

[Aostia82]

is it likely that SE will port also Replicant to Switch or not, IB?

 

[Kenka]

It's a fine result but that said, I wish they had a PR ready when they sold the 1.224.744th copy.

 

[BTB123]

is it likely that SE will port also Replicant to Switch or not, IB?

They should. There's no reason not to. But unfortunately that doesn't mean they will.

 

[Joseki]

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[fiendcode]

is it likely that SE will port also Replicant to Switch or not, IB?

References to Switch settings were found datamining the PC port. Doesn't guarantee anything but seems likely imo.

 

[AruanaRiva]

Replicant lack 2B butt. So sales not as hot as automata lol.

 

[MarcoP90]

#ニーアオートマタ の＜全世界累計出荷＆ダウンロード販売本数＞が【750万本】を突破いたしました。 いつもご支援ありがとうございます。今後とも #ニーア シリーズをよろしくお願いいたします。

#Nier Automata's worldwide cumulative shipments and download sales have surpassed 7.5 million units.

Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to your continued support of the #Nier series.

Translated via DeepL

Updated milestone list for the NieR series

NieR: Automata

Release dates
PS4: February 23rd, 2017 (Japan) | March 7th, 2017 (NA) | March 10th, 2017 (EU)
Steam: March 17th, 2017
Xbox One (Become as Gods Edition): June 26th, 2018
Windows / Game Pass (Become as Gods Edition): March 18th, 2021
Nintendo Switch (End of Yohra Edition): October 6th, 2022

1 million: April 5th, 2017
1.5 millions: May 30th, 2017
2 millions: September 21st, 2017
3 millions: June 7th, 2018
3.5 millions: December 5th, 2018
4 millions: May 14th, 2019
4.5 millions: March 30th, 2020
5 millions: December 24th, 2020
5.5 millions: February 22nd, 2021
6 millions: June 23rd, 2021
6.5 millions: June 28th, 2022
7 millions: November 25th, 2022
7.5 millions: April 23rd, 2023

Nier Replicant ver.1.22474487139...

Release date
PS4 / Xbox One / Steam: April 22nd, 2021 (Japan/Asia) | April 23rd, 2021 (NA/EU)

1 millions: June 23rd, 2021
1.5 millions: November 25th, 2022

 

[BTB123]

At this pace it will reach 10M at some point in the future. It's been going much faster since the Switch version released.

 

[Aostia82]

At this pace it will reach 10M at some point in the future. It's been going much faster since the Switch version released.

Yes
It already had great legs, and after the Switch version it improved

I wonder if Replicant will hit the switch too, to boost its sales and go over 2mil

 

[Spiegel]

The anime also premiered after the last milestone.

 

[Oregano]

The anime also premiered after the last milestone.

They got people hooked and then postponed it so they had to buy the game. All according to Keikaku,

 

[fiendcode]

Came to post the trajectory but Marco beat me to it.

They need to port Replicant to Switch now and give that game a boost.

 

[storres]

Since the game is doing good on the Switch, I hope the sequel is day one on Drake.

 

[LoneRanger]

Isn’t probably Top 5 best selling Square-Enix games?

 

[1st_horseman]

Glory to a mankind

 

[fiendcode]

Isn’t probably Top 5 best selling Square-Enix games?

Not quite yet, it's behind FFVII, VIII, X, XIII and XV. It'll make top 5 this year though.

 

[Damage2]

Its probably still behind Kingdom Hearts 3, the last update it was 6.7M by September (before the release on Epic Store Games) its probably 7.5-8M i think.

Final Fantasy XII last update it was 7M (6M on PS2 and 1M on PS4/PC and Switch)

 

[LoneRanger]

Not quite yet, it's behind FFVII, VIII, X, XIII and XV. It'll make top 5 this year though.

Are you counting HD re-releases? Like with FFX both PS2 and PS3/4/Vita, Switch, XB and PC versions.

 

[fiendcode]

Are you counting HD re-releases? Like with FFX both PS2 and PS3/4/Vita, Switch, XB and PC versions.

No, just the originals (and same gen ports), no later gen ports and remasters.

 

[Bodokoh]

Nier Automata is bigger than FF7 Remake, who would've thought that at the beginning.

 

[Damage2]

Nier Automata is bigger than FF7 Remake, who would've thought that at the beginning.

Not at all, this is after 6 years of sales for Nier Automata, FFVIIR did 5M in 4 months

 

[Lelouch0612]

Its probably still behind Kingdom Hearts 3, the last update it was 6.7M by September (before the release on Epic Store Games) its probably 7.5-8M i think.

Unlikely given how sales evolved:

Launch sales: 5.0m
September 2021 (2 years and 8 months): 6.7m (+1.7m)

It is probably closer to 7m than 8m imho.

 

[Welfare]

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本日2月23日で #ニーアオートマタ は7周年。おかげさまで、グローバルでの累計出荷＆ダウンロード販売本数が【800万本】を突破いたしました。長い間、支えていただきありがとうございます。これからもよろしくお願いいたします。
Translated from Japanese by
Today, February 23rd, #ニーアオートマタ is 7th anniversary. Thanks to your support, the total number of global shipments and downloads has exceeded 8 million copies. Thank you for your continued support. We are looking forward to hearing from you.

 

[Golden Darkness]

Nier Automata seems to have hit the 8 million mark now.

Today, February 23rd, #NierAutomata celebrates its 7th anniversary. Thanks to your support, the total number of global shipments and downloads has surpassed [8 million units]. Thank you for your support over the years. We look forward to your continued support.

NieR: Automata shipments and digital sales top eight million

Total worldwide shipments and digital sales for NieR: Automata have exceeded eight million units, Square Enix announced.

www.gematsu.com

 

[Djehuty]

Deservedly so

Nier Automata seems to have hit the 8 million mark now.

NieR: Automata shipments and digital sales top eight million

Total worldwide shipments and digital sales for NieR: Automata have exceeded eight million units, Square Enix announced.

www.gematsu.com

Now we wait to see if final fantasy can match it