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On a ruined Earth, androids 2B, 9S, and A2 fight machine lifeforms with fast melee combat, ranged attacks, and shifting gameplay styles.
Released 17 Mar 2017
Hack Machine Systems
Switch Android Protagonists
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NieR: Automata tells the story of androids 2B, 9S and A2 and their battle to reclaim the machine-driven dystopia overrun by powerful machines.
Developed by Square Enix, PlatinumGames Inc. · Published by Square Enix









On an Earth overrun by machine lifeforms, android soldiers 2B, 9S, and A2 fight on behalf of humanity. Their campaign unfolds across ruined environments as they encounter machines and members of the android resistance.
Combat combines quick melee attacks, ranged fire, dodging, and weapon switching. Support Pods can attack enemies and help outside battle, while some missions shift into shooter and other gameplay styles. Players explore open areas, take on side events, and battle challenging enemies and bosses.
RPG systems let players gain levels, learn skills, collect and upgrade weapons, and tailor their loadouts. The story continues across multiple routes and character perspectives, adding context as players progress.
Players often praise the story’s layered progression, emotional characters, and themes, as well as the soundtrack and stylish combat. Some say the routes add meaningful perspective, while others find repeated sections, the open areas, or side quests tiring.









| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 47 |
| Age ratings |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 8 listed on Steam |
| DRM / EULA |
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| Content notices |
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| Metacritic | 84/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |