NieR: Automata

Prequel

In 2012, series director Taro Yoko began developing his YoRHa idea, starting with a concept album performed by an idol trio. The album was expanded into a stage play in 2014, and was later confirmed to be a direct prequel to NieR: Automata. The story revolved around the first generation of YoRHa units, including A2. Another character from Automata, Anemone, also made her debut in the play.

Awards

• The Dragon Awards
  • 2017 – Best Science Fiction or Fantasy PC / Console Game – Nominated
• The Game Awards
  • 2017 – Best Narrative – Nominated
  • 2017 – Best Score / Music – Won
  • 2017 – Best Role Playing Game – Nominated
• Steam Awards
  • 2017 — The 'Soul of Vitruvius' Award — Nominated
  • 2017 — The 'Best Soundtrack' Award — Nominated
• Gamereactor (Denmark)
  • Game of the Year, 2017