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 February 23, 2024, by Michael Llewellyn: The Nier series offers some of the most replayable games in the JRPG genre. This is thanks to the stories, the mysteries behind them, and the multiple endings required to fully understand a title as unique as Nier: Automata. This guide is updated to include new links and underwent minor edits to enhance clarity when following the steps to obtain all the endings in Nier: Automata.

How To Get All Main Endings In Nier: Automata

Nier Automata Unmasked 9S and 2B

Endings A through E are known as the main endings of the game and require completing the main story at least three times.

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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.

Ending

How To Complete

Ending A: flower for m[A]chines

Beat the main story for the first time.

Ending B: or not to [B]e

Continue the game after obtaining ending A and then beat the main story as 9S.

Ending C: meaningless [C]ode

Continue playing the game after obtaining ending B and then pick A2 at the final boss battle.

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.

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.

All Other Endings In Nier: Automata

Nier Automata Split image of system menu and Devola.

These endings are easy to miss, as they can occur by failing missions, killing friendly NPCs, and making specific choices in side quests.

Ending

How To Complete

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.

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.

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.

Ending I: no [I] in team

In Chapter Eight in the first playthrough, after beating the Copied City boss, walk away from 9S.

Ending J: bad [J]udgement

In Chapter Nine, kill any of the machines when entering the factory.

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.

Ending L: [L]one wolf

In Chapter 10, either leave the Resistance Camp or Pascal's Village when they are under attack.

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.

Ending N: [N]o Man's Village

In Chapter Five, kill all the machines in Pascal's Village.

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.

Ending P: corru[P]tion

In Chapter 11, on the third playthrough, let 2B perish from the virus.

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.

Ending R: mave[R]ick

In Chapter 14, attack the robots near Pascal.

Ending S: city e[S]cape.

In Chapter 17 in the third playthrough, abandon Popola and Devloa when they try to help.

Ending T: fa[T]al error

Remove 2B's OS chip at any time.

Ending U: deb[U]nked

Any time while in the Bunker, use self-destruct.

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.

Ending W: broken [W]ings

In Chapter One, let 2B get killed in the factory prologue.

Ending X: time to rela[X]

In Chapter 11, run away as A2 instead of helping 2B at the commercial facility.

Ending Y: head[Y] battle

Let Emil self-destruct at the end of the boss fight during the quest "Emil's Determination."

Ending Z: over[Z]ealous

In Chapter 14, kill Pascal when he is encountered outside the Resistance Camp.

NIER AUTOMATA
NieR: Automata

Platform(s)
PS4 , Xbox One , PC , Switch
Released
March 7, 2017
Developer(s)
Platinum Games
Genre(s)
Action RPG