As part of
NieR: Automata's first year anniversary, key developers including Yoko Taro, director Takahisa Taura, producer Yosuke Saito, and more had some stories to share about the development and beyond in this week's issue of
Famitsu magazine. [Thanks,
Hachima.]
The interview features 10 staff members of
NieR: Automata including producer Yosuke Saito, Yoko Taro, Takahisa Taura of PlatinumGames, character designer Akihiko Yoshida, and more.
Here are the highlights:
- It's been a sentimental year where the developers felt they were able to do what they wanted, and were happy to see NieR: Automata sell well.
- The developers were hopeful to reach one million in sales, but did not expect the two million worldwide.
- (On the recruitment for scenario staff to make something new for NieR) Numerous people have been interviewed. Still making the final selection. Yoko Taro: "This is the first time I felt eager thinking that we should at least do one project."
