A new mod for Nier Replicant ver.1.22474487139 on PC allows players to swap the game's protagonist, 'Brother' Nier, with the older 'Father' Nier from the 2010 original release, Nier Gestalt. Created by modder Elevna, the mod is now available on NexusMods.
Quick Facts
- Platform: PC
- Content: Full replacement of the protagonist model, ported audio files for Jamieson Price's voiceover, and updated alternate skins.
- Availability: Currently accessible via the Nier Replicant NexusMods page.
The mod addresses the historical difference between the two original versions of the game. While the 2022 remaster brought the younger 'Brother' Nier to the west for the first time, the original western release of Nier featured an older, father-figure protagonist. Elevna's project aims to recreate that experience within the updated ver.1.22474487139 engine.
Mod Features and Integration
Beyond the character model swap, the mod includes several quality-of-life adjustments to ensure the older protagonist fits into the remaster's structure:
- Audio Restoration: The mod integrates original voice lines from Jamieson Price, covering main story dialogue and combat barks.
- Bonus Content: The game's bonus chapter has been updated with repurposed voice lines, and relevant dialogue from other characters has been adjusted to reference Nier's age.
- Dream Arena: The mod restores the original character distribution for the dream arena fights, ensuring the correct version of Nier appears during those sequences.
- Visuals: Alternate skins included in the remaster have been modified to offer Father Nier versions.
This mod provides a way for players to experience the Nier Replicant narrative with the older protagonist model and voice performance, effectively bridging the gap between the 2010 Gestalt release and the modern remaster.