 Nier was originally intended to be exclusive to the Xbox 360 , but after deciding to also develop the game for PlayStation 3 , the developers decided to further divide the Japanese release of the game . Nier Gestalt would be released for the Xbox 360 , featuring the adult Nier ( as in the international release for both platforms ) , while Nier Replicant , for the PlayStation 3 , would feature the young Nier . The localizations for the game — in English , French , and German — were produced during development so that all of the versions could be released at the same time , and so that Cavia and Square Enix could solicit feedback from North America and Europe on the game so that it would appeal to players outside Japan . Nier was officially unveiled in June 2009 at the Electronic Entertainment Expo 2009 for both the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 , to be developed by Cavia and published by Square Enix . It was directed by Yoko , and produced by Yosuke Saito of Square Enix . Due to its high violence , the game was given a CERO D rating in Japan . 
