What Year Does Nier Automata Take Place
Ever played a game and thought, "Wow, this is weird, but I kinda love it?" That's Nier: Automata in a nutshell. And one of the many weird things is figuring out when exactly this robot-filled adventure happens.
So, when are we talking about? Buckle up, because it's not your average historical date.
Far, Far Away (and a Long, Long Time From Now)
The official word is that Nier: Automata takes place in the year 11945 AD. Yes, you read that right. Eleven thousand, nine hundred and forty-five! That's a long way from today.
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Imagine history class in the year 12000. "And then, back in 2023, people argued about whether pineapple belonged on pizza..." Wild, huh?
Earth? What Earth?
Okay, so it's 11945, but what does Earth look like then? Well, not great, to be honest. The planet is pretty much a machine-infested wasteland. Humans are hanging out on the moon, which isn't exactly a thriving metropolis.
It's kind of like a really intense game of hide-and-seek, where humanity is hiding, and the machines are... not very good at seeking.
Our heroes, 2B, 9S, and A2 are androids created by the humans to fight these machines. This set the stage for a grand fight between machine and machine, with earth as the battle ground. They fight for humanity's honor but there's a big twist!
The Funny Thing About Time
Here's where it gets even funnier (or maybe sadder, depending on how you look at it). The characters in Nier: Automata, especially the androids, don't really seem to care that much about the year.
They're more focused on their missions, their existential crises, and whether or not they can find a spare part for their flight unit. Time is almost... irrelevant.
Imagine going to work every day for thousands of years! You'd probably lose track of the date too, right? That's kind of the vibe.
What Does it All Mean?
The fact that Nier: Automata is set so far in the future isn't just a random detail. It highlights the themes of the game. Themes like: the meaning of humanity, the futility of war, and whether robots can ever truly feel something.
It's a post-apocalyptic playground where anything can happen.
Maybe that's why the exact year doesn't matter so much. It's more about the journey these characters go on, rather than the specific date on the calendar. Or what's left of a calendar, anyway.
"Everything that lives is designed to end. We are perpetually trapped in a never-ending spiral of life and death." -Nier: Automata.
So, the next time you're playing Nier: Automata, remember it's the year 11945. You can laugh about how far into the future it is, or you can ponder the deeper questions it raises.
Either way, you're in for a wild ride. Enjoy!
