NieR Automata has a lot to boast about, a great combat system, a distinctive story and much, much more.
In this guide we will explain how to get all the endings in the game. There are 26 finals, including 5 main and 21 alternatives. Getting the finals is not complicated, just save the game at specific times to get them as easily as possible.
Ending A: Flowers for m[A]chines
Standard final, to get it, just complete the story for the first time.
Ending B: Or not to [B]e
To achieve this ending you will have to complete the story a second time.
Ending C: Meaningless [C]ode
Load the save with which the A and B finals were obtained to start route C. During the final battle, select A2.
Ending D: Chil[D]hood's end
Load the save with which the A and B endings were obtained to start path C. During the final battle, select 9S.
Ending E: The [E]nd of YoRHa
Watch Ending D again after having seen both Ending C and Ending D in Route C. Accept Pod 042's request.
Ending F: Mission [F]ailed
Unlockable in CH 01-03_2. When 9S tries to restore its OS for the first time, simply run out of time.
Ending G: Hun[G]ry for Knowledge
Leave the mission area when checking 9S for the first time.
Ending H: A Mountain too Hig[H]
Unlockable in CH 05-03. When Goliath appears for the second time, flee the battlefield.
Ending I: No [I] in Team
Unlockable in CH 05-03. After defeating Adam, abandon 9S.
Ending J: Bad [J]udgement
Unlockable at CH 09-02_3. Kill the shepherd inside the Abandoned Farm.
Ending K: Aji Wo [K]utta
After you talk to Jackass, eat Mackrel's fish.
Ending L: [L]one Wolf
Unlockable in CH 10-02. Run away from combat.
Ending M: Break Ti[M]e
Unlockable in CH 14-03. Decide not to help Pascal's Village and move back towards the bridge.
Ending N: [N]o Man's Village
Unlockable in CH 14-03. Destroy all the machines in Pascal Village
Ending O: Just Y[O]u and Me
Unlockable at CH 11-04. Don't help YoRHa and run away from the battlefield
Ending P: Corru[P]tion
Unlockable in CH 11-06. Get completely infected with the virus in path C.
Ending Q: [Q]uestionable Actions
Unlockable in CH 11-07. Abandon 2B while checking 9S.
Ending R: Mave[R]ick
Unlockable in CH 14-05. Attack all citizens of Pascal with A2, inside the Abandoned Factory.
Ending S: City E[S]cape
Unlockable in CH 17-01. Abandon Devola and Popola. Run from them until the finale is unlocked.
Ending T: Fa[T]al Error
Unlockable at any time during the game by opening the menu in the Skills section and removing the OS Chip.
Ending U: Deb[U]nked
Unlockable at any time once you have access to the Bunker. To the whole of the Bunker, initiate self-destruct.
Ending V: Wreckless Bra[V]ery
Unlockable in CH 17-01. Do not breach the tower and wait for Devola and Popola to die.
Ending W: Broken [Wings]
Unlockable in CH 01-03_02. You die during the introduction level of path A.
Ending X: Time to Rela[X]
Unlockable in CH 11-06. At the end of the mission, checking A2, abandon YoRHa.
Ending Y: Head[Y] Battle
Meet the secret boss and let him perform self-destruct.
Ending Z: Over[Z]ealous
Unlockable in CH 14-01. Kill Pascal with A2 during their first encounter.