NieR Automata - How To Unlock & Use Chapter Select

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NieR: Automata offers a rich gameplay experience where players can explore a vast world, engaging in numerous side quests alongside the main storyline. During your initial playthrough, you might feel like you're missing out on some content, but fear not—once you reach the end, you'll have the opportunity to revisit earlier parts of the game.

Upon seeing the credits roll for the first time, you'll realize that NieR: Automata's journey is far from over. It's only after completing the game and achieving one of its true endings that you can unlock Chapter Select, allowing you to go back and experience those missed side quests within the same save file. Here's how to unlock and utilize this feature effectively.

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How To Unlock Chapter Select In NieR: Automata

Unlocking Chapter Select in NieR: Automata requires you to reach one of the game's true endings. This involves completing three distinct playthroughs and making a crucial choice during the final confrontation in the third playthrough. Although referred to as playthroughs, some fans call them chapters, each contributing to the overarching narrative.

After the credits roll at the end of a playthrough, make sure to save your game. Then, reload that file to begin the next segment, this time as a different character. The final playthrough involves switching between multiple characters. Successfully completing this will unlock Chapter Select for your save file.

How Does Chapter Select Work In NieR: Automata

Chapter Select can be accessed in two ways:

• From the main menu of your save file before entering the game.
• At any access point within the game world.

Using Chapter Select, you can jump to any chapter of the main story. Your profile, including weapons, level, and items, will carry over seamlessly. When selecting a chapter, you can also choose which character to play as, provided the chapter featured multiple characters.

However, be aware that completed side quests cannot be replayed, regardless of which chapter you load. If you decide to switch chapters during gameplay, make sure to save at an access point; otherwise, any progress, levels gained, or items found will be lost.

Chapter Select is an invaluable tool for completing all available content, exploring different narrative paths, and achieving every possible ending in NieR: Automata.