Nier Fans' 'Cope' Response Gets Official Developer Reply
PC Gamer reports Square Enix confirmed no new Lovecraftian Nier with tentacle robot despite viral speculation. The response caused quite a stir.
The angle
Developer-fan communication on viral rumors and expectations
Why it matters
Sets franchise direction; addresses community hype cycle
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