NieR:Automata Turns 9! Live Stream Celebration on February 20th
Square Enix announced today (January 9, 2026) that they'll be hosting a live stream to celebrate the 9th anniversary of the action RPG NieR:Automata on February 20th at 7:30 PM JST.
Titled "NieR:Automata 9th Anniversary: A Chill Celebration Live Stream," the program will feature a laid-back chat with series producer Yosuke Saito, creative director Yoko Taro, composer Keiichi Okabe, and senior game designer Takahisa Taura.
NieR:Automata, which launched on February 23, 2017, for PC and PS4, is now nine years old. The roughly two-hour stream is open for audience participation—check the official release for details if you wanna join!
NieR:Automata _9th Anniversary: A Chill Celebration Live Stream_ February 20th (Fri) at 7:30 PM JST
Square Enix (Head Office: Shinjuku, Tokyo; President: Yosuke Matsuda) will broadcast a live stream on February 20th at 7:30 PM JST to commemorate the 9th anniversary of NieR:Automata in February 2026.
NieR:Automata 9th Anniversary: A Chill Celebration Live Stream
A live broadcast celebrating NieR:Automata's 9th anniversary in February 2026. The program will feature developers sharing casual conversations. Join us in celebrating this milestone for NieR:Automata! Note: Program content and guests are subject to change without notice.
Where to Watch:
- Nico Nico Live (Premium members get an after-talk session): https://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv349481594
- YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/JVeNywWZ99w
About NieR: Automata Is this a curse? Or a punishment?
NieR:Automata is an action RPG produced by Square Enix and developed by PlatinumGames.
Set in a distant future where humanity has fled to the moon after being overwhelmed by alien "machine lifeforms," players take on the role of "2B," a member of the newly formed android unit "YoRHa," fighting to reclaim Earth.
More than just entertainment, this game evokes a range of emotions through its story, set in a beautiful open world. It's available on PlayStation 4, Steam, Xbox One, Windows, and Nintendo Switch.