Yoko Taro Says He Is Still Making Games, They Just Keep Getting Canceled
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Nier creator Yoko Taro has revealed that he is actively developing new games, but multiple projects have been canceled midway through production, explaining his recent absence from major releases.
If you have been wondering why the mind behind Nier and Drakenguard has been quiet lately, you are not alone. Fans have spent years waiting for a proper follow-up to Nier: Automata, especially as the landmark title continues to smash sales milestones with over 10 million copies sold. While Yoko Taro has lent his distinctive writing talents to smaller projects like Voice of Cards and various mobile titles, his absence from the major console and PC release calendar has felt glaring.
Speaking recently at the G-Con 2025 convention in Korea alongside fellow industry veteran Hideki Kamiya, Taro finally addressed the community's questions. According to reports from 4gamer and translations by Automaton, the director revealed that he has actually been very busy. The catch is that multiple projects he has been involved with recently were discontinued midway through development.
Taro reassured fans that he still got paid for his time, so his personal finances are fine, but the cancellation loop means his labor simply never made it to store shelves or digital libraries. For a player base that treats his strange, philosophical worlds as essential cultural touchstones, the news is a bittersweet reminder of how volatile AAA and mid-tier game development can be today. You can read the original report over at IGN South Africa.
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Original article: IGN South Africa