Endings Guide
NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139... is renowned for its unique narrative structure, which culminates in four distinct endings. The game is desed to be played multiple times, with each subsequent playthrough revealing new story elements, character perspectives, and ultimately leading to a different conclusion. This guide will provide an overview of how to achieve each of these endings, focusing on the key decisions and actions required to unlock them. Understanding the game's replayability is crucial; your first playthrough will lay the groundwork, and subsequent journeys will unlock the full scope of the story and its varied resolutions.
The primary driver for unlocking different endings is the completion of the main story missions. After completing the game for the first time, you will unlock "New Game Plus" mode, which allows you to restart the game with certain elements carried over. This mode is essential for experiencing the subsequent endings. Ending A is typically achieved by completing the game for the first time. Ending B is unlocked by playing through again in New Game Plus, where you will experience a different perspective on the events and unlock new cutscenes and dialogue. This playthrough often reveals more about the characters and their motivations, particularly Grimoire Weiss.
Endings C and D are unlocked after completing the game in New Game Plus for the second time. These endings diverge sificantly from the first two and often involve a critical choice presented to You near the end of the game. The specific conditions for triggering these choices and their subsequent outcomes are detailed within the walkthrough for the final story missions. Finally, Ending E, often considered the "true" ending, is unlocked after achieving either Ending C or D. This ending provides a unique meta-narrative experience that transcends the typical gameplay loop. To achieve all endings, players must be prepared to replay the game and engage with the narrative from multiple perspectives, understanding that each playthrough is a piece of a larger, interconnected story.