Nier Reincarnation

Nier Reincarnation was a 2021 role-playing video game developed by Applibot and published by Square Enix for Android and iOS devices. The game is a sequel to Nier and Nier: Automata, forming part of the wider Drakengard series. Set in a realm called the Cage, the game followed the story arcs of multiple characters, each exploring their troubled pasts while manipulated by a greater outside threat. Gameplay was split between exploration within the Cage and narratives dubbed Weapon Stories, and turn-based battles against monsters infesting the Weapon Stories. The game was free-to-play, incorporating a gacha-based system for character variants and weapons. Production began following the success of Nier: Automata (2017), with the aim of making an accessible mobile entry in the Nier universe. Series creator Yoko Taro acted as creative director. Other returning staff included artists Akihiko Yoshida and Kazuma Koda, and co-composer Keiichi Okabe. It began its release in 2021 in chapter form, and ended service worldwide on April 29, 2024. The game saw commercial success, reaching fifteen million downloads worldwide by September 2021. Journalists gave mixed reviews praising the writing, art design and music, while frequently criticizing the gacha system.