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NieR: Automata Creator Yoko Taro Embraces Copies, Square Enix Might Not

July 11, 2026Pablo Navarro1 мин

Yoko Taro, the creative mind behind critically acclaimed titles like NieR: Automata, has expressed an unusually open stance on game design imitation. He states that he would be "only happy" if other developers were to create games that are openly declared copies of his work. However, this benevolent attitude from the creator comes with a significant caveat: while Yoko Taro himself might encourage such homage, the actual rights holder, Square Enix, is unlikely to share his enthusiasm. Developers venturing down this path would almost certainly face legal challenges from the publisher.