At the Nier Orchestra concert, in London the renowned game director Yoko Taro left fans excited with a hint about the future of the beloved franchise. Displayed prominently during the event were the words “REPENT” and later “REP3NT,” sparking speculation that Yoko Taro might have given a sneak peek at the title of the game.
In a speech to the audience Taro encouraged thunderous applause for Square Enix president Yosuke Matsuda, who was also present aiming to showcase strong fan interest in a sequel. Witnesses reported that the room erupted with applause, cheers and shouts in response, to Taros request.
What Did The Cryptic Message Mean?
Fans of the Nier series have been discussing the messages “REPENT” and “REP3NT” that flash on screen pondering if they hint at the third installments subtitle. Given Yoko Taros reputation, for narratives and unexpected plot twists it’s safe to assume that there’s more to it than a simple title reveal. We’ll have to wait and see what surprises the enigmatic creator has in store for the franchises future.
On another note regarding Nier updates rumors about a mobile game project supervised by Tencent have been circulating for a while. Recently got scrapped after two years of development. The main reasons cited were difficulties in finding a monetization strategy for this high budget venture. Despite this setback hints from Taro during a concert suggest that fans can look forward to expansions of the series on traditional gaming platforms, like consoles and PC under his innovative direction.