While we’re no closer to the release of Square Enix’s remake of the Japanese-only obscured title, NieR Replicant, the company has released several new screenshots of the game.
Not that it makes the wait that more bearable, but new screenshots are cool.
NieR Replicant isn’t a simple remake of the original game, that was only released in Japan. Instead, Platinum Games, who worked on NieR: Automata was brought to overhaul the combat system, which is a welcomed change to the slower-paced original game.
NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139… is an updated version of NieR Replicant, previously only released in Japan. Discover the one-of-a-kind prequel of the critically-acclaimed masterpiece NieR:Automata. Now with a modern upgrade, experience masterfully revived visuals, a fascinating storyline and more!
The protagonist is a kind young man living in a remote village. In order to save his sister Yonah, who fell terminally ill to the Black Scrawl, he sets out with Grimoire Weiss, a strange talking tome, to search for the “Sealed verses.”
The game will be released in both a standard edition, as well as a NieR Replicant White Snow Edition that includes 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.
NieR Replicant will be released in the West on April 23rd, 2020, for the PS4, Xbox One, and PC (Steam).
