Shift Up held its Goddess of Victory: NIKKE Stellar Blade crossover livestream and revealed that the collaboration characters ing the game will be Eve, Lily, and Raven. The event will be called “Memories Teller” and be fully-voiced by the cast from the PS5 and PC game. Providence will be the boss in it. There will also be costumes for Eve and Raven. Everything starts on June 12, 2025. June 2025 is also when the NIKKE crossover DLC comes to the console and PC game.

Everything first starts after maintenance on June 12, 2025, but not all elements will appear at that moment. “Memories Teller” begins with a rumor humans are on the surface. However, once going there, we encounter people like Eve and Lily. Going through that event allows us to earn SR Lily for free. That day is also when the SSR Eve Pick-Up Recruitment gacha banner starts and we can get the Neurolink to earn the Neurolink Suit costume for the character. 

The next batch of updates for the NIKKE Stellar Blade crossover event kicks off on June 19, 2025. That’s when the SSR Raven gacha banner begins. In addition to being able to pull for the character, the Midsummer can be acquired and gone through to earn a Midsummer Alice costume for the character. Another Eve outfit will appear in Stellar Blade on that day too, with the costume gacha adding a banner for her famous Skin Suit from the PS5 and PC game. 

We got to see teaser images for many of the characters and costumes in the gallery of Shift Up official images below.

Here’s the trailer for the event:

Note that Eve, Lily, and Raven won’t appear in any other recruit banners in NIKKE after the Stellar Blade event ends, as they are limited units. 

Here is the full Collaboration Special Livestream:

Goddess of Victory: NIKKE is available on PCs and mobile devices. Stellar Blade is on the PS5 and PC. The crossover event will take place starting on June 12, 2025. 

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During Summer Game Fest 2025, Netmarble’s game based on The Seven Deadly Sins manga and anime finally reappeared. The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin is drawing closer in 2025, and pre-registration is now open. It is available to wishlist on the PS5, PC via Steam, and mobile devices on June 6, 2025. A trailer also showed off cinematics and gameplay. 

To pre- for the open-world game, someone needs to head to the official site for The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin. Once there, you need to enter your email address. There are no reward milestones mentioned for hitting certain tiers yet. However, we do know it will be at the Future Games Show, due to a roap on the page. That teased three more milestones. 

Here’s the latest trailer, to show what this The Seven Deadly Sins game will look like when it debuts.

And here’s the full Summer Games Fest 2025 showcase:

For those unaware of it, The Seven Deadly Sins ran for eight years. There were 41 volumes, and Kodansha handled it worldwide. Anime adaptations appeared, with seasons and films showing up. Netflix ended up being the home for those. 

The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin will come to the PS5, PC, and mobile devices in 2025. 

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HoYoVerse shared details about the 5.7 update for Genshin Impact, including insight into new characters like Skirk, the Stygian Onslaught challenge mode, and its release date. Things kick off on June 18, 2025, after the Kinich and Raiden Shogun rerun banners end. 

The presentation confirmed that yes, this is one of those interlude Archon Quest updates. We’ll see our avatar and Dainsleif learning more about the protagonist’s twin and the Abyss Order. There will also be a Traveler’s Tales: Gilded Chapter, which involves cameos from past characters. Sumeru is getting a new event. Stygian Onslaught will be there for more advanced players who want to challenge bosses at different difficulty levels for rewards. 

We also know all the Genshin Impact characters who will appear alongside Skirk. Phase one will feature the five-stars Skirk and Shenhe. Both are Cryo characters. The four-star debuting on those banners is the Hydro unit Dahlia. The second part of the update will feature rerun banners for the five-star Pyro Archon Mavuika and five-star Dendro ally Emilie. 

You can see the trailer for the new update, which spends a lot of time looking at Skirk in Genshin Impact, below:

The events trailer looks at temporary events in the new Genshin Impact update, as well as the new Stygian Onslaught mode that will be a permanent addition.

Here is the full 5.7 Special Program: 

Genshin Impact is available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, PC, and mobile devices, and the release date for the 5.7 update is June 18, 2025. 

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June 6, 2025 is a big day for HoYoVerse and Zenless Zone Zero, what with the title making its Xbox debut, version 2.0 debuting, and a number of major storyline additions and quality of life adjustments arriving all at once. We’ve already seen the company make major adjustments, such as TV Mode adjustments and adding two more Ether Agents. To go over what went into this latest leap to a new version and platform, Siliconera spoke with Zenless Zone Zero Producer Zhenyu Li about the development process, characters, and its influences. 

Jenni Lada: Did any real-world cities shape the new Waifei Peninsula region in Zenless Zone Zero 2.0?

Zhenyu Li: When deg Waifei Peninsula, I drew a lot of inspiration from my home region, Guangdong, and its local culture. In Failume Heights, you'll find many establishments commonly seen in Cantonese communities, such as Yum Cha Sin, pawnshops, and traditional restaurants. These give the entire city a more authentic, lived-in atmosphere. Additionally, many of our team grew up watching Hong Kong films, so we infused Waifei Peninsula with a cultural fusion reminiscent of Hong Kong cinema. We hope this approach allows Zenless Zone Zero Season 2's unique artistic design and cultural flair to be appreciated by players worldwide.

There are quite a few Factions in Zenless Zone Zero that don’t have a full three for a complete squad yet. For example, Obol Squad, Stars of Lyra, and most recently Mockingbird. How do you come up with timelines internally for adding ? Will we end up seeing Factions that don’t ever end up with more than one or two in them?

Zhenyu Li: We don't have any specific restrictions on the number of in each faction, so there are no predetermined upper or lower limits for faction sizes. Future changes in faction numbers and whether new will will all depend on the needs of our narrative pacing and content.

When coming up with Thiren designs, how do you determine which types of animals and combinations can and can’t happen?

Zhenyu Li: We want Zenless Zone Zero to be a game without limitations. When creating Thiren characters, we don't set predetermined standards for what "can" or "cannot" be done. Instead, we focus on whether the character design fits the plot and background needs, whether their image can leave a lasting impression on players, in short, whether they're fun. As long as we strike a balance between aesthetics and plausibility, any kind of Thiren could potentially appear in the game.

26 of the confirmed playable characters in Zenless Zone Zero are women. Any chance we’ll start seeing more guys, especially ones who are five-stars?

Zhenyu Li: There will definitely be more male Agents in the future, including S-Rank ones. While we can't reveal who they all are just yet, we'll continue to introduce different characters as new versions of the game are released and the story unfolds.

The Defense role character pool in Zenless Zone Zero is rather low right now, with Caesar as the only S-rank Agent. Is there any particular reason for this and will we see more Defense units in the future?

Zhenyu Li: Defense characters generally have unique roles in team composition and combat. For example, Caesar provides shields for the team while also boosting the squad's overall damage. Because of this, we're careful when deg Defense Agents to ensure each one offers a distinct experience, rather than duplicating mechanics or playstyles. As gameplay expands further in Season 2, we'll introduce more Defense characters with unique mechanics, guided by both our design principles and player .

Zenless Zone Zero is filled with a lot of fashionable characters. What sorts of inspirations do you look to when deg costumes?

Zhenyu Li: We want every character in Zenless Zone Zero to be vibrant, three-dimensional, and unique. Before deg each character's appearance, we first consider their personality traits, using their background to guide the visual design direction. This ensures that every character's appearance reflects their compelling inner qualities and leaves a strong impression on players from the moment they appear. 

For costume design, we generally follow two main principles: First, each character's outfit must be inspired by modern clothing, tailored to fit both their image and background while aligning with Zenless Zone Zero's urban setting and overall artistic style. Second, each character's attire must reflect their faction's background, with the costume design enhancing character recognition.

There’s been a lot of fine-tuning in Zenless Zone Zero since launch in of how missions proceed and combat, and it’s clear the influence Honkai Impact 3rd had on it in some ways. What are some of the most notable changes in 2.0 based on both before and after the 1.4 update?

Zhenyu Li: In version 2.0, we aim to bring players a completely fresh experience. From a narrative perspective, we've reimagined Waycraft to better align with Zenless Zone Zero's urban fantasy setting while incorporating modern social values. We remain committed to our “people-first” approach to storytelling, focusing on the perspectives and actions of ordinary individuals rather than heroes. In of gameplay, version 2.0 expands on core mechanics and deepens the experience of existing content. In Lemnian Hollow, we've enhanced the sandbox-style combat stages, integrating Zenless Zone Zero's unique gameplay features. Players can look forward to 3D combat stages that offer greater freedom, broader exploration opportunities, and smoother, more dynamic combat experiences. 

To this expanded gameplay, version 2.0 also emphasizes infrastructure upgrades and innovation. First, alongside the combat stage improvements, we've enhanced basic systems and features, like UI and new 3D navigation maps, to ensure convenience and seamlessness for players. Second, we've deepened the links between existing game content: for example, the new temple management gameplay connects interactive experiences across various shops in Failume Heights, allowing players to immerse themselves more fully in New Eridu's self-contained city life and explore it through a clearly structured gameplay loop.

What kind of “this shouldn’t work, but it absolutely does for me” type of team of characters do you like to put together in Zenless Zone Zero when not trying to prioritize Factions and Elements?

Zhenyu Li: If I didn't have to worry about power level, faction, or stats, I'd probably just follow my curiosity and try out some interesting combinations—like a team of all characters over 160cm tall, an all-Thiren team, or even an all- team.

With games like Genshin Impact, we almost sort of have an idea of how long the main campaign might last due to regions tied to it. Do you internally have any sort of timeline on how long you expect the main Zenless Zone Zero story might run or how many arcs it might include?

Zhenyu Li: Zenless Zone Zero is a unique game that reflects our development team's own narrative approach and methodology. Rather than relying on area-based progression, Zenless Zone Zero leans toward a story-driven narrative, with each area naturally complementing the unfolding plot as narrative elements are presented to players. Our goal is for Zenless Zone Zero's storytelling to consistently surprise players, steering clear of predictable paths set by established settings. In fact, the main story only offers one possible thread—each player's understanding, experience, and emotional connection to the game is truly their own. We don't want to predetermine the story's direction; instead, we want players to freely imagine and explore Zenless Zone Zero's world, ensuring that their journey is always filled with unexpected moments.

Zenless Zone Zero is available for the PS5, Xbox Series X, PC, and mobile devices, and 2.0 is available now.

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During FGO Fes 2025, Lasengle revealed the new Servant, Typhon Ephemeros, who is now available in the gacha on the Japanese server of Fate/Grand Order. It will also release new illustrations and outfits for over 100 Servants, and revealed 8 of them during the stream.

In Greek mythology, Typhon was one of the deadliest monsters in Greek mythology, and a serpentine giant. In FGO (Fate/Grand Order) Typhon is a 5-star Pretender Servant who is only available for a limited time. Her banner will end on June 25, 2025. Aya Yamane voices her. Yamane's previous roles include Daitaku Helios in Umamusume: Pretty Derby, Sui Yamada in World's End Harem, and Mikoto Aketa in The Idolmaster Shiny Colors. Her illustrator and designer is hotosoka, who also drew and designed Medusa (Saber).

You’ll be able to meet Typhon during the new and ongoing Wings of Lacrimation event. Makoto Sanda, who wrote The Case Files of Lord El-Melloi II, is the author of this event. As part of the event, you can also obtain a new outfit for Typhon.

Here is the commercial for the Wings of Lacrimation event in FGO:

For FGO Fes 2025, Lasengle also revealed some new illustrations for the Servants. These aren’t skins that you can obtain in-game, though. So far, Lasengle’s unveiled the artwork for: Kurohime, Merlin, Habetrot, Utsumi Erice, Setanta, Charles Henri Sanson, Dante Alighieri, and Shi Huang Di.

Fate/Grand Order is available on mobile devices. You can only get Typhon on the Japanese server of FGO for now. The next Fate/Grand Order stream will take place on June 20, 2025, where we will likely get more new information on the game, as well as see more new outfits for the Servants.

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Bandai Namco updated its Dragon Ball Project: Multi 4v4 free-to-play MOBA, giving it the name Dragon Ball: Gekishin Squadra, revealing platforms, and confirming a June 2025 Network Test. Starting on June 12, 2025, Switch, PS4, PS5, PC, and mobile players will be able to take part in that open beta. The official site and Steam page both updated to reflect the reveals.

The Dragon Ball: Gekishin Squadra Network Test will start at 2am ET on June 12, 2025, but Bandai Namco didn’t note when the client for it will appear on storefronts. It did let folks know that they may need to look up a version with “Exhibition Match” in the title to find it. We don’t know every character who will be playable, but the trailer showed an array of familiar faces like Goku, Vegeta, Piccolo, Future Trunks, Krillin, Majin Buu (Good), Android 18 and Zamasu. It also looks like the Super Saiyan versions of characters are different than standard ones. Folks who take part will get to play for four days until 1:59am ET June 16, 2025, and cross-play and cross-save will be ed.

Here’s the trailer specifically for the Network Test.

While we already knew some of the characters who would be in Dragon Ball Project: Multi, we’ll know even more details about them and how they play after this new test. The latest announcement trailer also highlighted gameplay ahead of the Network Test.

Dragon Ball: Gekishin Squadra will come to the Switch, PS4, PS5, PC, and mobile devices 

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A much-requested feature is heading to Genshin Impact, as HoYoVerse confirmed it will add Artifact custom loadouts that will let you more quickly equip different saved sets of Artifacts for characters as part of the update changes. There will be some limitations, but the Fast Equip section will allow each character different options. 

The announcement went over how this can be set up. In the Genshin Impact Fast Equip section for Artifacts, you need to choose Quick Configuration to start to make custom loadouts. There, you can search based on Main Affix, Set Type, and Minor Affix, as well as set an option like ones that aren’t equipped. That will then set up your selection as a Custom Configuration, with Plan 1 being the first option. Up to two of these plans can be saved as sets. This applies to each character. 

This is one of two Artifact changes in Genshin Impact, as Set Filter will be available in 5.7. It is designed to help with comparing different pieces of equipment. Both equipped and unequipped items can be searched and compared. 

There will be other gameplay changes in Genshin Impact 5.7. Retry Challenge will be an option in Spiral Abyss to ensure you get every star. It will also allow you to claim rewards from the Challenge Ended screen. The Talent Demo and Test Run sections will go over character abilities and roles. We will also be able to use Original Resin, Condensed Resin, or Transient Resin to claim rewards from Ley Lines and Domains.

Genshin Impact is available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, PC, and mobile devices. The 5.7 Special Program airs at 5am PT/8am ET/2pm CET on Twitch and YouTube on June 6, 2025, and update is expected to appear on every platform on June 18, 2025. 

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Square Enix announced its Final Fantasy music box collection will grow in October 2025, as three more songs from the FFIX soundtrack will be part of it. This is part of the ongoing nod to the 25th anniversary of this installment. Each one costs 2,750円 (~$19) in Japan. Only the e-Store features listings for them as of time of writing, but Square Enix sold past entries in its Online Store and on Amazon.

The three FFIX songs in the Final Fantasy music box lineup this time are “Not Alone,” “A Place to Call Home,” and “Roses of May.” The first one, “Not Alone,” is associated with the cast as a whole, and it relates to the way in which they Zidane. “A Place to Call Home” comes up frequently throughout the game, and the top of that one features the game’s logo and track name. As “Roses of May” is the theme for Beatrix, she’s featured prominently on the top of that box. Finally, “You are not Alone.” 

Here’s how all three look. Square Enix didn’t share YouTube videos that let us hear how they sound.

This isn’t the only entry from this game in the Final Fantasy music box collection. A “Melodies of Life” one of the game’s main theme is already available worldwide. It usually costs between $22 and $30, depending on where you find it and its age.

The next three entries FFIX music box releases will debut in Japan in October 31, 2025, with a worldwide launch following that. The game is available on the PlayStation, PS4, Switch, Xbox One, PC, and mobile devices.  

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Sega announced its next new Sonic the Hedgehog game is called Sonic Blitz, and it is a card collecting and battling game from Rovio. However, not everyone can play it. Only the technical launch happened. This means it is in limited release, with only people in the Philippines able to play it.

While the game is only available to people in one region at the moment, the product pages on Apple’s App Store and Google Play are live. How it works is players build a deck of cards based on classic characters and opponents from the series. Each one has a set number of health and attack power. Major characters can also possess special abilities. During a match, you’ll play cards in one of two lanes, then decide if they “dash” at the end of a turn. Up to four cards can be played in each lane. Your goal is to whittle down your opponent’s health before yours falls to zero in order to win. 

Since people in the Philippines can play Sonic Blitz now, there are already some videos online showing footage of the new Sonic the Hedgehog game. MDGamestation shared an initial look at how a match works on YouTube.

There’s another new mobile game based on the IP on the way too. However, it’s currently delayed. We don’t know exactly when Sonic Rumble will debut.

Sonic Blitz is heading to Android and Apple iOS devices, and the technical test for the new Sonic the Hedgehog game is live in the Philippines.

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A new 5.7 Genshin Impact Special Program will appear on June 6, 2025, and the image HoYoVerse shared teased the appearance of Dainsleif and the Traveler’s sibling again. It will air at 5am PT/8am ET/2pm CET. This is expected to be one of the last 5.0 series updates before we head to Snezhnaya with the 6.0 updates.

The new Genshin Impact teaser image features the male version of the Traveler, Aether, alongside Dainsleif as his sibling Lumine appears tearing through the darkness. Since Aether is used as the default protagonist for this imagery, Lumine could replace that in a player’s story. As the storyline with all three of these characters appears during the interludes that come after the main storyline of a region concludes and leads into a new one, that’s likely what is happening here. For example, the “Caribert” act showed up as a break between Sumeru and Fontaine, and “Bedtime Story” came between Fontaine and Natlan. 

 We know the two characters who will appear in 5.7 and be a big part of this Special Program. Skirk and Dahlia will both appear. Skirk is the five-star unit who is tied to Childe, as she helped train him when he fell into the Abyss. Meanwhile, Dahlia is a new Mondstadt character.

Genshin Impact is available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, and the Special Program for 5.7 airs at 5am PT/8am ET/2pm CET on June 6, 2025.

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Myethos announced its next Genshin Impact figure will be a take on the five-star Electro character Keqing in a Resplendent Feast costume. It will cost ¥7,260 (~$51). Worldwide shipping is available from the official online store via Buyee. It is expected to ship sometime in February 2026. Pre-orders will remain open until July 31, 2025. 

This Genshin Impact Keqing figure in a Resplendent Feast costume is part of the Myethos Gift+ line. She is a static figure at 1/8 scale. This means she’s almost eight and a half inches tall (215mm). There’s a base included, and it’s made of translucent plastic. There are also some translucent elements to her bows in her hair and on her dress. 

Here’s a closer look at her from various angles:

Other HoYoVerse characters in the Myethos Gift+ line include Mobius: Daughter of Corals from Honkai Impact 3rd and March 7th: The Hunt from Honkai: Star Rail. 

While Keqing can’t wear this outfit in-game, there are two costumes for her in Genshin Impact. One is her default look that you get if you get the character. That’s called Piercing Thunderbolt. The other is called Opulent Splendor. That debuted in 2.4 in 2022. It’s a Lantern Rite look, and it costs 1,680 Genesis Crystals. 

Genshin Impact is available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, PC, and mobile devices, and the Keqing Resplendent Feast Myethos figure will debut in February 2026. 

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Atlus started releasing profiles and art for different Persona 5: The Phantom X characters and Phantom Idols ahead of its June 2025 launch. The characters are of our avatar’s immediate group who attend Kokatsu Academy high school alongside us. Meanwhile, the Phantom Idols are summoned by Merope in the Velvet Room when we go to visit Igor and also act as additional playable characters.

The five main profiles go over the Persona 5: The Phantom X characters who all go to the same school. Our avatar has Janosik as a Persona. He’s voiced by Koki Uchiyama and has the Phantom Thief name Wonder. Lufei the owl mascot is voiced by Ai Nonaka, has the Robroy Persona, and has the code name Cattle. Kaede Hondo plays Motoha Arai, who has the Awilda Persona and is known as Closer. Katsuyuki Konishi voices Shun Kano, aka Soy, and uses Mandrin. Finally, Riko “Wind” Tanemura is played by Atsumi Tanezaki, and she possesses the Chiyome Persona. 

Here are all the profile images showing the characters in their Kokatsu Academy uniforms.

As for Phantom Idols, Atlus revealed five on the official site and official art for two of them on social media. Here is a list of details going over each one, their codename, and their Persona.

• Kotone “Mont” Montagne, with the Persona Terpsichore
• Leo “Leon” Kamiyami, with the Persona Erytheia
• Seiji “Fleuret” Shiratori, with the Persona Leucothea
• Yaoling “Rin” Li, with the Persona Meng Po
• Yukimi “Yuki” Fujikawa, with the Persona Styx

And here is the official art for Fleuret and Yuki.

Persona 5: The Phantom X will come to the PC and mobile devices on June 26, 2025.

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Back in April 2025, Nexon announced that we’d be able to play Blue Archive on a PC via a new launcher, and the Steam product page for the client is now online. Note that it is age-gated, so you will need to be logged into your Steam to view it.

Details are still a bit slim about this PC version of Blue Archive on Steam. The listing does note it is a single-player title with in-app purchases. You will need a Nexon to play. There will be a EULA to sign as well. The ed languages for that client are English, Japanese, Korean, Thai, and Traditional Chinese. Steam Deck compatibility isn’t confirmed yet too.

However, the page does note there is a Blue Archive Steam Wishlist Doki Doki Heart Milestone event in effect. This runs until the game’s launch. If certain numbers of people wishlist the game, everyone gets in-game items when it launches. Here’s the list of possible rewards:

• 25,000: 20 Superior Activity Reports and 50 Advanced Activity Reports
• 50,000: 15 Advanced Tech Notes Choice Boxes, 20 Normal Tech Notes Choice Boxes, 25 Beginner Tech Notes Choice Boxes
• 75,000: 4,000 Expert Permits
• 100,000: a 10-Recruitment Ticket

Blue Archive is available for mobile devices, and the PC client is headed to Steam in 2025. There is also an anime based on it.

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Square Enix announced it will sell three different kinds of pixel art game merchandise with sprites of NieR, NieR: Automata, and NieR Reincarnation characters in Japan on August 30, 2025. These include a mug, a package of flake stickers, and two sets of rubber keychains. The US storefront isn’t taking pre-orders for any of the items yet. 

The set of flake stickers is the cheapest of the new items. It costs 1,100円 (~$8). There are 18 stickers in each package. All of the leading characters from each of the three NieR games appear, as well as side characters like 2B and 9S’ Pods and Mama and Carrier who assist The Girl of Light Fio. Each sticker is under an inch tall at around 18mm. 

The glass mug with the NieR pixel art sprites is second most expensive at 3,300円 (~$23). This doesn’t feature every character in this collection on it. In the top row are NieR characters Kaine, Nier, and Emil, in that order. The middle row features NieR: Automata leads 9S, 2B, and A2. Finally, the third row puts Fio between Mama and Carrier. The back of the cup has Emil’s head on it.

Finally, there are two sets of NieR pixel art keychains made of rubber and featuring sprites of the characters. Volume 1 features adult Nier, Kaine, and Emil from NieR, Pod 042 and Pod 153 from NieR: Automata, and Hina Akagi, Yuzuki Kurezome, and 10H from NieR Reincarnation. (I can’t tell who the final character in this set is meant to be.) Volume 2 features young Nier and Yonah from NieR, Fio, Mama, and Carrier from NieR Reincarnation, and 2B, 9S, A2, and a machine lifeform from NieR: Automata. Each set consists of nine pieces in the box. Each box costs 6,435円 (~$45).

Here’s how all the new NieR merchandise looks:

The NieR, NieR Automata, and NieR Reincarnation merchandise with characters from each game will debut in Japan on August 30, 2025. It’s likely we’ll see them worldwide after. NieR appeared on the PS3 and Xbox 360, then later on the PS4, Xbox, and PC one as NieR Replicant. NieR: Automata is on the Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and PC, and the anime is on Crunchyroll. NieR Reincarnation appeared on mobile devices, but is no longer available. 

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Enish announced that it will end service for its mobile puzzle game themed after The Quintessential Quintuplets on June 30, 2025, at 10 PM JST. The full title of the mobile game is Gotoubun no Hanayome: Itsutsugo-chan wa Puzzle wo Gotoubun Dekinai, which can be translated to The Quintessential Quintuplets: The Quintuplets Cannot Evenly Divide the Puzzle by 5.

The company launched the mobile game exclusively in Japan on October 27, 2020. It branded the genre as a "new sensation love comedy puzzle game." The game lets people play puzzles while gradually unlocking visual novel stories that are brand-new or taken from the original manga and anime.

Some of the stories from the outgoing mobile game are already being preserved in the form of console game releases. Mages has made two Gotopazu Story releases that compile stories from the first two years of the mobile game for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 in June 2023 and October 2024. However, the outgoing game shall have a total lifespan of around four years and eight months. It remains to be seen whether Mages will also cover the remaining stories in the years to come.

The Quintessential Quintuplets: The Quintuplets Cannot Evenly Divide the Puzzle by 5 is available for iOS and Android mobile devices in Japan until June 30, 2025.

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