NieRĀ gets ready to breach and clear
TheĀ NieRĀ series has crossed over into the worlds ofĀ PUBG,Ā Soulcalibur, andĀ Final Fantasy XIV. And now,Ā NieRĀ also joins the cameo ranks ofĀ Ubisoft’sĀ Rainbow Six Siege.
Ubisoft revealed today that aĀ NieRĀ cosmetic bundle is making its way intoĀ Rainbow Six Siege, arriving on November 21. The bundle isn’t the only one on the way, either. A stinger at the end teases more to come, with 2B’s boots and this tagline: “A YoRHa soldier is approaching… Glory to mankind!”
Looks like we’ll learn more on November 21, when Ubisoft reveals the entirety of its next season, Operation Solar Raid. There, according to Ubisoft, we’ll get more “NieR goodness” forĀ Siege.
NieRĀ and dear to our heart
The bundle shown off today is for Maverick, an Attack operator with a blowtorch. The set looks like it includes a cosmetic skin based off the brother Nier’s appearance, rather than Papa Nier. I do like the design of the guns, as it’s reminiscent of the black-and-gold aesthetic of the Shades. Grimoire Weiss is included in the bundle too, seemingly as a weapon charm.
As I mentioned before, this is hardly the firstĀ NieRĀ crossover. Both the originalĀ NieRĀ andĀ NieR: AutomataĀ have crossed over into other games. In some cases, likeĀ Final Fantasy XIV‘s raid series, they even contain some additional details for fans.
I doubtĀ Rainbow Six SiegeĀ will hold any deep lore tidbits, but I can’t rule it out. It’s a goofy and enjoyable crossover though, and one that made me fondly reminisce on series director Yoko Taro’s response in our latest interview with him.
Published: Nov 15, 2022 04:00 pm