New NieR:Automata Ver1.1a Anime Trailer Introduces Pacifistic Robot Leader, Pascal

Square Enix and Aniplex have shared a new character trailer for the upcoming NieR:Automata Ver1.1a anime, introducing the pacifistic robot leader, Pascal. It’s quite brief and merely shows a few close-up shots.

If you missed it, the previously announced NieR:Automata recently received multiple new trailers, a January 2023 broadcast window, and information from the staff, including Yoko Taro.

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Additionally, Square Enix shared an official game stated as being made by Pascal and clearing it gives you the following key visual. You control a robot with the mouse, and you must get to the goal. Deer and debris will spawn; if you hit them thrice, it’s game over.

You can view the anime’s new trailer below:

Check out our review of NieR:Automata The End of YoRHa Edition.

NieR:Automata The End of YoRHa Edition is now available for Nintendo Switch worldwide.

The game has a physical release with a reversible cover, and it is not a Cloud version. It includes all existing DLC and new NieR Replicant & Re[in]carnation costumes. Additionally, the title has now sold over 6.5 million units worldwide.

NieR:Automata was initially released in 2017 on PlayStation 4 and PC, with an Xbox One release in 2018. The game follows characters named 2B and 9S, who are agents of Yorha, an organization tasked with various combative and information-gathering missions. This entry became highly popularized for its storytelling and characters in a fusion of action, exploration, and shmup elements.

NieR:Automata is currently available on PlayStation 4, Xbox, Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.