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Nier Automata and Replicant have sold over 7 million copies combined

Both Nier Automata and Nier Replicant ver.1.22474487139… are undeniable sales successes. This week, Square Enix revealed that both games have sold a combined 7 million copies digitally so far. 

Back in February, Nier Replicant wasn't out yet, but Nier Automata had already amassed over 5.5 million copies sold for PS4, Xbox One, and PC. Since then, that number has increased by half a million, totalling 6 million units sold so far.

As for Nier Replicant ver.1.22474487139…, since its release on April 23rd for PS4, Xbox One, and PC, the game has already sold over a million units. That's just over the span of two months.

Nier Automata scored 88 on Metacritic and was heavily praised by critics, with some calling it a masterpiece. The remaster of the original Nier was also well received, scoring 83 on Metacritic.

KitGuru says: Have you played any of the Nier games? Would you like to see another sequel for PC and next-gen consoles at some point? 

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