How Many Endings Does Nier Automata Have

So, How Many Endings Does NieR: Automata Have?

Okay, let's be honest. We've all been there. You finish a game. You see the credits roll. You think, "Cool, done!" Not with NieR: Automata.

Prepare yourself, because this game loves to mess with your head. It's like that friend who always has to add, "Well, actually..." to every conversation.

The "Main" Endings: A, B, C, D, E

Technically, there are five main endings. They're labeled A through E. Easy enough, right?

You beat the game once, you get ending A. Congrats! Then you play through again from a different perspective and get ending B. We're still following?

Endings C and D happen during your third playthrough. This is where things get spicy. You make a choice, and BAM! Different endings.

And then there's ending E. It's the "true" ending, some say. It's definitely the most emotional. You might need tissues.

But Wait, There's More! (The Joke Endings)

This is where NieR: Automata really shines. It throws in a bunch of joke endings, labeled F through Z. Seriously.

These are usually achieved by doing something ridiculously stupid. Like, dying in the first few minutes of the game. Or removing your OS chip.

Think of them as the game's way of saying, "Hey, you're trying to break me, aren't you? Here's a reward for your efforts."

For instance, did you know that self-destructing near Pascal the pacifist robot village leads to ending K? Yep, you become a monster.

My Unpopular Opinion: They All Count!

Some people will say the joke endings don't really count. I disagree. They're part of the experience.

They show the game's sense of humor. They reward exploration and experimentation. They're just plain fun!

Besides, who are we to judge what counts as an ending? If the credits roll (or the screen goes black and says "The End"), I'm counting it.

"Ending Z: Despair. 9S abandoned A2. It is said he still wanders, seeking a new purpose."

So, the Real Answer? It's Complicated.

So, how many endings does NieR: Automata actually have? Well, it depends on your definition of "ending."

Five main ones? Twenty-six total (if you count the alphabet)? An infinite number, depending on how you play the game?

Ultimately, it doesn't matter. What matters is the journey. And NieR: Automata is one heck of a journey. Just don't self-destruct near Pascal, okay?

Go get every ending you can. And then tell your friends so they can join the existential crisis. You're welcome!