In a hauntingly beautiful, machine-dominated Earth, humanity's last hope rests on the shoulders of androids. As 2B, 9S, and A2, you're thrust into a relentless war to reclaim the planet. Prepare for action-packed skirmishes where you'll seamlessly switch between melee and ranged attacks to conquer hordes of enemies and formidable bosses across vast open-world maps. The tight controls and fluid combat are easy to learn but offer surprising depth for experienced adventurers.

Master an arsenal of weaponry while evading enemies with grace and speed, tailoring your loadout to fit your unique playstyle. As you progress, unlock devastating new combat skills and discover powerful enhancements, strategically developing your android's abilities to overcome any challenge. Unravel a narrative where every choice resonates, altering the course of destiny.

Experience these key features:

• Beautifully Desolate Open-World: Discover monolithic ruins swallowed by emerald forests and crystalline shores reflecting a forgotten sun. The stunning environments are rendered in sixty frames per second and contain a wealth of sub-events in addition to the main storyline.
• Masterfully Crafted Story and Characters: Immerse yourself in the intertwined destinies of androids 2B, 9S, and A2 as they fight to reclaim a machine-driven dystopia overrun by weapons known as machine lifeforms. Unravel a narrative filled with philosophical quandaries and unexpected betrayals.
• Versatile Pod Support System: Utilize Pods in and out of battle for rapid-fire ranged support, effortless traversal, and tactical advantages. Enhance your Pod with new attack programs like the devastating Mirage or the protective Shield to tailor its capabilities to your playstyle.

Prepare to confront a world of mechanized gods and fallen heroes; your fight begins now in NieR: Automata.