Former PlayStation indie boss Shuhei Yoshida stated Nier: Automata 'revived' the Japanese games industry.During the PlayStation 3 era, the Japanese games industry struggled while trying to chase after western trends.Nier: Automata, created by Yoko Taro, focused on making 'Japanese things' without concerns about appealing to overseas audiences.The success of Nier: Automata made Japanese creators realize the importance of creating with their own culture and understanding.