NieR: Automata 2017

About

NieR: Automata came out on February 23, 2017 for PlayStation 4, then for PC on March 17, 2017 and for Xbox One on June 26, 2018. On Steam, 88% of 115,994 player reviews are positive (Very Positive). 523 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a peak of 1,187 in the last 30 days. It is Playable on Steam Deck. The main story takes about 22 hours, doing everything about 77 hours. It won the Game Developers Choice Award - Audience Award.

NieR: Automata tells the story of androids 2B, 9S and A2 and their battle to reclaim the machine-driven dystopia overrun by powerful machines.

Story

The distant future… Invaders from another world attack without warning, unleashing a new type of threat: weapons known as “machine lifeforms.” In the face of this insurmountable threat, mankind is driven from Earth and takes refuge on the Moon. The Council of Humanity organizes a resistance of android soldiers in an effort to take back their planet. To break the deadlock, the Resistance deploys a new unit of android infantry: YoRHa . In the forsaken wasteland below, the war between the machines and the androids rages on. A war that is soon to unveil the long-forgotten truth of this world...

What is happening now

NieR: Automata is a hack-and-slash RPG that blends frenetic combat with philosophical narrative, following androids 2B and 9S through a post-apocalyptic world. Originally released in 2017 across PlayStation 4, PC, and Xbox One, the game has become known for its distinctive character designs and tonal shifts across multiple playthroughs. Recent merchandise announcements have focused on official apparel based on protagonist 2B's iconic outfit, capitalizing on the character's enduring popularity within the fanbase. The game continues to maintain cultural relevance through both community engagement and licensed products, though active development updates remain sparse.