A fan-made mod has successfully reintroduced Father Nier, the protagonist from the original Nier Gestalt, into the 2021 remaster Nier Replicant ver.1.22474487139. The mod, created by user Elevna and released in version 1.0 on July 30, aims to recreate the full experience of the Gestalt release, which featured an older protagonist and a father-daughter relationship with the character Yonah. This contrasts with the original 2010 Nier, which had two versions: Replicant for PlayStation 3 in Japan starring a young boy (Brother Nier), and Gestalt for Xbox 360 starring an older man (Father Nier). Globally, only the Gestalt version was initially released.
The 2021 remaster, Nier Replicant ver.1.22474487139, exclusively featured Brother Nier. Elevna's mod goes beyond a simple character model swap, incorporating nearly all of Father Nier's alternate outfits and custom character models for various story and gameplay segments. Furthermore, the mod includes ported voice-overs from the original Gestalt release, seamlessly integrating them into the remaster.
The mod also addresses content exclusive to the remaster, such as reworking voice lines for the new Route E and adapting the World of Recycled Vessel DLC. In the DLC, the protagonist is switched from Brother Nier to Father Nier, mirroring the original Gestalt release. The mod ensures Father Nier's appearance in the DLC is consistent with his role as the main protagonist, even making Brother Nier playable during this section.
PC players interested in experiencing Nier Replicant ver.1.22474487139 with Father Nier as the protagonist can download the mod for free from NexusMods.