Predicting a game’s release date based on it’s first ratings board appearance seems to be becoming a trend lately. This is because generally games are certified by ratings boards very close to release, after all of the game’s content has been solidified and it is in the final stages of development. Recently, manygames' rating listings in countries like Taiwanhave given eagle-eyed fans a better idea of when to expect their releases, while some titles have outright leaked thanks to them. The newest surprise title to receive a ratings board classification is Square-Enix’s upcomingNier Replicant ver.1.22474487139….
Nier Replicant ver.1.22474487139…is a remaster of the originalNier, originally released on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in 2010. While the version released worldwide is theNier: Gestaltrelease of the game simply titledNier, in Japan the title was released in two versions,Nier: GestaltandNier: Replicant, both of which featured completely different protagonists and some different scenes. The upcoming remaster is based on theReplicantrelease of the original and is said to feature fully voice acted dialogue, a completely rearranged soundtrack, and improvements to gameplay. The remaster is also rumored to featurean appearance fromNier: Automata’s 2B and 9S.
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Gematsu noticed the listing, which has been posted by the Taiwan games rating board. The Taiwanese ratings board has been responsible for many early listings and leaks such asCrash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Timeand, most recently,No More Heroesfor the Nintendo Switch. The ratings cover the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC versions of the game.
While this rating doesn’t provide any solid release date for the game, it does imply thatNier Replicant’s release is at least impending, and that development is wrapping up for the long-awaited remaster. Furthermore, with Tokyo Game Show 2020 taking place in just over 2 weeks, it seems likely that Square Enix will at the very least reveal the first gameplay of the upcoming remaster.
As previously mentioned, the Taiwan games rating board has previously been responsible for leaking the existence ofCrash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Timeand a likelyNo More Heroesremaster for the Switch. Recent rating boards leaks have provided insight into impending release dates, which much speculation leveled towardsthe ratings for the upcomingDemon’s Soulsremake, which was rated in South Korea, along withSpider-Man: Miles Morales.
Earlier this year theMafia 2: Definitive Editionwas also leakedby the Taiwan rating board, which then prompted the early announcement of theMafia: Definitive Editionremake. These leaks make it hard to imagine that thisNier Replicantlisting is a mistake, but is instead a sign that we will be seeing some sort of announcement regarding the remaster very soon.
Nier Replicant ver.1.22474487139…is planned for release on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
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