Nier: Automata has 26 different endings. Some require a lot of work, getting to the end of the game and making a specific choice, while others are easy and require failing certain missions. Gamers should keep in mind that beating Nier: Automata for the first time is not the end of the story. It only results in one ending. After, players can begin a second playthrough with all their gear and levels intact to uncover what happens next.
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Obtaining all the endings without a guide is nearly impossible, as they can get quite specific. Those hoping to see all 26 should store several saved files to make obtaining these ending scenarios less challenging. Certain endings, such as Z and F, are known as "bad ends" and thus take the player to the title screen without saving their game.
Updated July 22, 2024, by Michael Llewellyn: In addition to a thought-provoking narrative, the Nier series provides replay value with multiple endings and hidden secrets to uncover. There are multiple endings to unlock, each requiring specific conditions to be met during certain chapters. This guide has been updated to include the final secret discovered by a modder that's hardcoded into the game and allows you to unlock all of Nier: Automata's chapters early.
How To Get All Main Endings In Nier: Automata
Endings A through E are known as the main endings of the game and require completing the main story at least three times.
It's important to note that ending E is the final ending players should aim to unlock, as it gives gamers the option to delete every game save if they choose to become one of the helpers. Those planning to complete everything Nier: Automata has to offer should save this ending for last if they plan to delete all of their saves.
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Ending |
How To Complete |
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Ending A: flower for m[A]chines |
Beat the main story for the first time. |
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Ending B: or not to [B]e |
Continue the game after obtaining ending A and beat the main story as 9S. |
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Ending C: meaningless [C]ode |
Continue playing the game after obtaining ending B and then pick A2 at the final boss battle. |
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Ending D: child[D]hood's end |
Continue playing the game after obtaining ending B (or C) and choose 9S at the final boss battle. |
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Ending E: the [E]nd of Yorha |
After ending C or D, Pod 153 can do a data check. Accept the offer and select "wish for them to survive." This triggers a mini-game event (be sure to be connected to PSN, or the mini-game will be very difficult). The player can then choose to be a helper, but they will have to delete their save files to do so. Not choosing to be a helper will allow players to keep their saves intact. |
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All Other Endings In Nier: Automata
These endings are easy to miss, as they can occur by failing missions, killing friendly NPCs, and making specific choices in side quests.
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Ending |
How To Complete |
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Ending F: mission [F]ailed |
In Chapter One in the second playthrough, after Engels knocks 9S down, do not repair 2B's system. Players will receive this ending when the timer runs out. |
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Ending G: hun[G]ry for knowledge |
In Chapter One in the second playthrough, when the player controls 9S for the first time, go to the crane and avoid doing the mission. |
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Ending H: a mountain too [H]igh |
In Chapter Five, do not do the mission to intercept the Goliath. Instead, go from Pascal's Village to the Amusement Park. |
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Ending I: no [I] in team |
In Chapter Eight in the first playthrough, after beating the Copied City boss, walk away from 9S. |
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Ending J: bad [J]udgement |
In Chapter Nine, kill any of the machines when entering the factory. |
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Ending K: aji wo [K]utta |
In Chapter Six, eat the mackerel that Jackass gives 2B in the Desert Camp. This will cause 2B to die, resulting in Ending K. |
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Ending L: [L]one wolf |
In Chapter 10, either leave the Resistance Camp or Pascal's Village when they are under attack. |
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Ending M: break ti[M]e |
In Chapter 14, as A2, do not go to Pascal's Village when it is under attack. Instead, go to the Factory, Resistance Camp, or Amusement Park. |
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Ending N: [N]o Man's Village |
In Chapter Five, kill all the machines in Pascal's Village. |
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Ending O: just y[O]u and me |
In Chapter 11, on the third playthrough, return to the Factory instead of going to the City Ruins. Or instead of hacking 2B when she fell to the EMP, walk away or hack YorHa units until the mission fails. |
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Ending P: corru[P]tion |
In Chapter 11, on the third playthrough, let 2B perish from the virus. |
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Ending Q: [Q]questionable actions |
In Chapter 11, on the third playthrough, go to the desert or the Resistance Camp instead of going to 2B at the commercial facility. |
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Ending R: mave[R]ick |
In Chapter 14, attack the robots near Pascal. |
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Ending S: city e[S]cape. |
In Chapter 17 in the third playthrough, abandon Popola and Devloa when they try to help. |
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Ending T: fa[T]al error |
Remove 2B's OS chip at any time. |
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Ending U: deb[U]nked |
Any time while in the Bunker, use self-destruct. |
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Ending V: reckless bra[V]ery |
In Chapter 17, abandon Popola and Devloa instead of hacking the Tower. Players will need to travel out of the chasm to achieve this ending. |
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Ending W: broken [W]ings |
In Chapter One, let 2B get killed in the factory prologue. |
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Ending X: time to rela[X] |
In Chapter 11, run away as A2 instead of helping 2B at the commercial facility. |
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Ending Y: head[Y] battle |
Let Emil self-destruct at the end of the boss fight during the quest "Emil's Determination." |
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Ending Z: over[Z]ealous |
In Chapter 14, kill Pascal when he is encountered outside the Resistance Camp. |
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How To Unlock All Chapters In Nier: Automata
Thanks to the final secret discovered by Lance "manfightdragon" McDonald, a modder who enjoys tinkering around with the developer tools, Nier: Automata fans can unlock every chapter and gain access to the game's debug mode as early in the prologue. Accessing all the chapters early on can make it easier to chase the different endings. Use the following steps to unlock all the chapters in Nier: Automata:
- Immediately after defeating Marx with 2B in the Prologue Chapter named "Inside the Factory" wait for 9S to fly away.
- Then take 2B and place her between the two barrels in the boss room.
You must enter the cheat code before leaving the area.
- Now enter the following button presses in order -
On the PlayStation: Hold R2 then up, down, up, right, left, Square, Circle, Triangle, and Cross.
On the Xbox: Hold RT, then up, down, up, right, left, X, B, Y, and A.
- The game will take you to the post-credits scene, and unlock all the chapters, items, and the debugging room in Nier: Automata.
If you haven't finished the game yet, be aware that the chapter select screens provide descriptions of the story and can potentially spoil several key moments in one of the most compelling narratives in the genre.
NieR: Automata
- Released
- March 7, 2017
WHERE TO PLAY
- Developer(s)
- Platinum Games
- Genre(s)
- Action RPG
