Automata has gone to like, 5 millions. You told me the year before it was announced that a NieR sequel would become a mainstream icon (you've be amazed how mainstream adult entertainers and those cosplayers that go to conventions just to brag about quality cosplays have done 2B stuff, if that tell you anything), and would even save Platinum Game, i would laugh of my ass.
But hey, everything is possible.
I think this video of Frustrated Jacob explains well how Square Enix are more open to mid tier games and not having to sell 10 million copies in a month to stay afloat.
This was a good video