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This page of theNieR Automatagame guide contains alist of all 26 game endings.
Naturally, our summary contains some spoilers about the circumstances of unlocking the endings.
The next 20 endings are minor endingswhich you’re free to unlock as you progress through the game.
you might usually obtain them by failing to meet particular quest objectives.
We have included it in the following table.
Each ending you obtain is saved on your current save file.
Each ending is symbolized by a different letter of the alphabet.
You don’t have to worry about missing certain endings.
The Chapter Select option lets youreplay chapters whenever you want.
Keep in mind that any progress towards unlocking endings is retained.
it’s possible for you to obtain any endings you’ve missed by replaying chapters and particular game sections.
In the following list, we often refer to the Chapter Select option.
For example, if the chapter is numbered 03-01, you should return to section 01 of chapter 03.
Ending A - flowers for m[A]chines
This is one of the main endings.
You will unlock it by fully completingRoute A, i.e.
the10 chaptersin which you play as 2B.
Ending B - or not to [B]e
This is one of the main endings.
You will unlock it by fully completingRoute B, i.e.
the10 chaptersin which you play as 9S.
Ending C - meaningless [C]ode
This is one of the main endings.
Ending D - chil[D]hood’s end
This is one of the main endings.
We described the whole process step by step on theRoute C and Route D Endingspage of our guide.
You just have to ignore the option to interact with the white squares and wait three minutes.
After a while, you will receive a warning, after which you will unlock the ending.
After a while, you will receive a warning and the ending will play.
During Chapter 8, you must defeat the boss in the Copied City.
You must reach the Abandoned Factory in Chapter 9 with the intention of meeting Pascal.
for activate the secret ending, attack any of the neutral machines in the first room of the factory.
Jackass will give you theMackerel.
When you arrive at the Resistance Camp in Chapter 10, it will be under attack by hostile machines.
You will unlock the option to attack and eliminate the machines from Pascal’s village.
it’s crucial that you destroyall of the machinesusing this method to unlock the ending.
to the Abandoned Factory.
You will receive a warning (pictured above) and after a while the ending will play.
In the final part of Chapter 11, you will control 2B while she is infected.
you’re free to unlock the Q ending soon after obtaining the P ending described above.
Once you complete the section with 2B, you will take control of 9S.
to the Resistance Camp or the Flooded City.
You will receive a warning about deviating from the path and soon after the ending will play.
In the final part of Chapter 14, while playing as A2, you will reach the Abandoned Factory.
After entering the first room from the screenshot above, attack any of the neutral machines.
This ending can be obtained during the failed first attempt to break into the central Tower in Chapter 17.
Devola and Popola will show up to help 9S during combat.
You will receive a warning (pictured above) and an ending will play.
To do this, you should probably open theSkillsmenu, then select theDestroy Chipoption.
The exploding Android will also destroy the Bunker.
Devola and Popola will show up to help 9S during combat.
Instead of hacking the tower, join the twins and take part in destroying the endlessly appearing machines.
Fight until enough time passes and the game will play the ending concerning the failed Tower infiltration attempt.
during the first Flight Suit section in Chapter 1.
You must deliberately destroy the Flight Suit you are controlling.
YoRHa soldiers will appear in 2B’s location (pictured above).
Don’t fight, just move away from this area, leaving 2B to her fate.
This is because the ending requires you towin a level 99 boss fight.
Get to the central part of the ruins.
Your destination is a large crater, specifically the water-leaking hole marked on the screenshot.
You will find a hidden elevator that leads to the caves under the city.
While exploring the caves, it’s possible for you to attack the encountered machines or completely ignore them.
In the end, you oughta reachthe entrance to Emil’s hideoutpictured in the screenshot.
If you have met all the requirements described above, it will be open.
Otherwise, it will be locked.
see to it you’ve fulfilled all the requirements.
During the conversation, you must grab the dialog option to destroy Pascal (pictured above).
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