NieR: Automata Ending E Credits [No sound effects]

[@Cptbravo221]

The weight of world isn't heavy if we're all here to carry it with you together.

[@nonsenseLP]

MVP

[@tenthshadow2840]

still heavy still trying to best E on SOLO XD

[@noeltheiii181]

I wish everyone could understand this.

[@megamanx2261]

Glory to mankind!

[@aegisxor]

WHO'S CUTTING ONION IN HERE

[@vryday]

You know a game has truly become a masterpiece if even the credits are an emotional journey.

[@sheepherd2210]

Vriday and it just fucking torn your heart into pieces

[@evewhoo]

Vriday Lol yeah. They couldn't just make normal credits. They had to go that step to tug at our hearts one more time.

[@solara2966]

And you lose your shit each time

[@Vidrigsson]

I fucking wept!

[@acertainslime]

I legit cried through the whole credit while my fingers were suffering if this aint one of the most heart breaking end credit in the history of gaming it better be in the list.

[@LacedWithOreos]

Ya'll who sacrificed your save data. You da real MVP ;-;

[@deceptiveauto]

I was really close to 100% too but I felt like I would be a dick if I didn't

[@birdy767]

I gave my save data twice, first one was 100% too.

[@olhaaliogenerico]

I got the platinum today, and as soon as I got it, I replayed the ending. My message was: "Push yourself beyond the limits. In addition, the whole world is rooting for you." I hope that whoever got my help, made good use of it. This game is amazing.

[@fabiantaveras8458]

The only reason why i have deleted my data is because I want to get moar achievements. after those achievements THEN i will delete my data.

[@klemenssancaka7286]

A Bifrost wait what? That's my words!!!

[@Tread1]

"GIVE UP HERE?" "DO YOU ACCEPT DEFEAT?" "IS IT ALL POINTLESS?" "DO YOU THINK GAMES ARE SILLY LITTLE THINGS?" "DO YOU ADMIT THERE IS NO MEANING TO THIS WORLD?" "GIVE UP HERE?" "No."

[@TheNobodyNamedDubyaBee]

"DO YOU HATE HURTING OTHER PEOPLE?" "DO YOU FEEL LIKE A HERO YET?"

[@brunopagnoncelli975]

@@TheNobodyNamedDubyaBee NO

[@klop4228]

"Do you think games are silly little things?" is, frankly, a terrible thing to ask the player here. It's so pretentious and comes across as "look at us, we've _proved_ video games are art! Aren't you proud of us, gamers?" I enjoyed the game, but damn, that one really drops it a lot of points.

[@brunopagnoncelli975]

@@klop4228 that's not the point

[@klop4228]

​@@brunopagnoncelli975 What is the point, then? I can't think of any other reason to ask that question, especially in a video game that clearly thinks of itself as a work of art, and _especially_ when answering "yes" makes you lose.

[@NashiCatgirl]

It was a single player game. But it established between us a far better connection than any top-selling multiplayer can.

[@Nthdegree2]

what it means to be truly united as a whole, glory to mankind

[@jjbb84x]

YES! I was already weak from the music and the story. Then the first message of encouragement came. Then several others. Then the realization that other players were SACRIFICING their data for me. It took everything in me to keep it together to make it through.

[@andrejka92]

lol xD

[@saadia4009]

truth right here

[@El_Xerus]

Manly tears.

[@jarodtate3451]

Fun fact, the choir at 11:25 is made of the Dev team who are basically cheering you on!

[@WeareLegion97]

That's really cool :) my favorite part too!

[@3_1_3rd_gaming]

Seriously?! That just makes this masterpiece truly 1 of a kind.

[@ABUEOSOTOBI]

that was awesome i was not crying on that part yo were crying

[@chrycheng]

You got sauce on that? I want to believe.

[@LK_tutturu]

@@chrycheng No need to believe when it's true

[@oOJoe22Oo]

"Nier's data has been lost" "2B's data has been lost" Damn... your ending was the *most* tragic

[@NerdOracle]

ouch

[@kewaninou2123]

I’m kinda late but those where other players data... the ones that sacrificed their data... *sad face* :(

[@NerdOracle]

we know

[@kaede_maple]

Kevin Ta you're not alone

[@AgentSapphire]

Mine was.......... Zero offered to help me. I nearly made it to the end. But I lost her ;-;

[@MrEnklave]

Hold me brothers as I can't handle all those feelings alone

[@brendameistar]

am i late for the hold? great dodge mechanic, cant dodge the feels.

[@aramos166]

MrEnklave (holds tightly)

[@br0lax]

I'm on the late train but I'm here brother. You may be able to dodge almost everything in the game, but you can't dodge these feels.

[@Brugllione]

Hold me too please.

[@lavaking]

I've walked the same road as you. In the end, you've got us with you.

[@ajimit8669]

I'm a grown ass adult, but when the choir comes in after you accept help from other players I cried like a little kid

[@danielmartin7547]

Glory to mankind

[@bassistheplace246]

We all did. I still do just thinking about it.

[@juliogomesdesouza9035]

I barely felt anything, it's good but this sappy stuff isn't really for me.

[@danielmartin7547]

@@juliogomesdesouza9035 it's OK, not all People can relate to some characters. Because doesn' t matter if is in a movie or a cartoon or book, you habe to get reflected in some way with the charácter and the story. If you are here you try the game and that is huge!. Glory to mankind

[@peacekeeper865]

​@@juliogomesdesouza9035 you're very manly

[@Rebsuke]

Please erase my memory and let me play this entire game again for the first time

[@lordrinkashi]

Be a Pascal, go to A2 :D

[@PapOwnYou]

I'd pay another game to wipe my memory of this game and replay this [E]nding X)

[@Broidi]

Bruh i fr though ending A was the whole game nd i paid 60$ for that +dlc

[@craigwheeler4760]

I didn't remember to do that, sorry. Who are you again? What am I doing here?

[@onyxfinger7431]

Give up your brain's save file so you can replay the game

[@CherrySteinz]

If you ever see a save file called "Ninez" With the message "2B and 9S put their lives on the line, just remember, you've got us with you" From the Bunker Just know... That was Kyle and Kira, the voices of 2B and 9S. If you see that, know that 2B and 9S are with you the whole way through.

[@haydin6877]

I CAN'T HANDLE THESE EMOTIONS

[@Pluvillion]

**explodes in emotional tears**

[@DocMatt-fg6jt]

Daylight Dev Why.. I'm tearing up just reading that

[@klemenssancaka7286]

*water coming trough my eye's* *speechless* *can't do anything but watch*

[@Pibbmasta]

Who's cutting onions around me while I'm playing this game?! I can hardly see the screen through all these manly not crying tears!

[@kaiTakateru]

I start tearing up abit when everyone start singing together..

[@ShiveringGaze27]

'A bit' Don't lie you cried like a little bitch. ..At least I did.

[@TheTankbus]

That singing is the staff at Platinum, and Taro.

[@xyanide1986]

Holy shit seriously?

[@-Meric-]

spookanide Apparently it's the dev team singing the background choir at the end

[@xyanide1986]

Yeah that's what I was surprised about. That makes this even more epic.

[@HappyHardcore38]

I love when the choir is singing as soon as other players join your lonely ship.

[@brendameistar]

such a little addition yet it caused a monumental effect on the feels

[@LittleWingedKuribo]

Lrc Lamzor The choir is Platinum games and Yoko Taro.

[@TheDamnBeast]

Just passed this today. When it hit what was going on I swear my throat knotted. This was one of the most powerful experiences I've had in gaming.

[@ukog9]

Lrc Lamzor literally get goosebumps when they enter :’)

[@yqisq6966]

The dynamic soundtrack got me so many times in this game... it always kicks in at moments when the player is the most emotionally vulnerable.

[@saintsfearful]

This ending was beautiful. It’s a rejection of nihilism and an affirmation of absurdist hope by finding meaning in a cold world through shared struggle and perseverance.

[@danielmartin7547]

glory to mankind

[@colbyduhon8382]

Seneca and Camus approve

[@scary5455]

I don't like how people asserting has only 1 valid interpretation. There are other interpretations that make sense.

[@saintsfearful]

@@scary5455 …okay?

[@astrisperspecto4130]

@@scary5455 Yes, and Saintsfearful's interpretation is that the song as a whole rejects the theme of nihilism that laid dormant through the entirety of the Nier: - Series. In Replicant/Gestalt the story tells how useless it is to fight against a great perceived evil as its defeat will still not change the end of your culture and world; the interludium between Drakengard and Nier tells a story how useless the struggle agaisnt the White Chlorination was as it managed to infect the entire globe; Automata tells how useless it was to stand against the alien intruders for mankind AND how shallow the alien servitude was. It was all null. Nothing, in vain - the essence of Nihilism. And then there comes this song in with 2B cries in agony how she has the weight of the world on her shoulders *and yet persists* That she longs for the aid for her God to help her carrying the burden and how she needs help and faces so many detriments. That she cannot shoulder the burden o other people's life anymore *and still keeps on going* At the end, only the producers of the song of the one correct interpretation. And I too kyour ragebait and argue with you about a beautiful, touching song in it's most touching and beautiful variant. Do not take pride in this.

[@JoJoHebadubus]

At the very beginning of the game, 2B talks about how she wanted to meet and kill her creator. At the end of the game, you meet and kill the creators. Everything about this game is goddamn amazing.

[@takakocaesar579]

Also, you choose to kill the creators. In the first four endings, you pretty much just watch them in the roll credits and accepting the fates of A2, 2B, and 9S determined by the creators. The tactical pods accepts their fate and follows through project YorHa by shutting themselves down. But in ending E, pod 042 rejects the androids’ fates set by the creators, and rejects the plan to shut down.

[@astrisperspecto4130]

Full circle, baby. But: she wondered if they'll ever get to meet the God who gave them their burden and if they'll ever be able to kill them. And later? Well, dead for over 10.000 years, she was living la Vida lie.

[@Purple_Pancakes0]

​@@astrisperspecto4130Wdym dead for over 10k years? 2B's alive and well.

[@astrisperspecto4130]

@@Purple_Pancakes0 I wasn't clear enough: The God who led to 2b's creation is dead for 10k+ years

[@PrincessTwilightdash]

@@astrisperspecto4130 isn't the god their talking about is the same gods from drakengard?

[@averygeorge4192]

The devs actually challenged the idea that games aren't art, they ask the player "do you think games are silly little things?" Hats off to the devs!

[@yqisq6966]

A 100 years later this game will be remembered as a modern classics, textbook material in schools.

[@kakizakichannel]

Game: Do you think games are silly little things? Me with tears streaming down my face: What the hell kind of question is that!?

[@RandomUserX99]

I've never been moved by a movie the way I've been moved by this game.

[@swinnbv2186]

I actually did a school project where the prompt I chose was to present a stance on whether games should be considered art or not. I said they were, and NieR:Automata was one of the games i used as an example.

[@rainyatsu4588]

Seriously? This wasn’t the first time game developers challenged the idea that games aren’t art. Developers have been challenging that notion for decades. That’s like saying “look that guy is walking! That’s the first time anyone attempted to walk! Wow!”

[@Kimorifan95]

Ending E is genuinely one of the coolest and most beautiful things I've ever seen in a videogame.

[@P07AT0]

In life

[@nesoukkefka1741]

I have yet to experience something like this again, but in all honnestly I don't think anything will ever top this.

[@luckydannumber2]

@@nesoukkefka1741 Oooh, if you read the bible chapter Daniel where he goes on about the statue. You can say the kingdom of God that came into the world is the Grotesque Queen and Caim, then in the end you are killing GOD (the storytellers) after you received the glorious bodies (Androids). There are parallels from religion to psychology to even logic in this game. I have yet to find another series, besides Nission (Monogatari, Katanagatari and Zaregoto) that does this effectively. Taro like nissoin used all the story telling tools possible.

[@spencertaylor5945]

I have to agree

[@choodle9729]

"So what's your favorite game of all time?" "Nier automata" "Cool. Who's the final boss?" "...Business division 6"

[@cloudshines812]

The true villain of Nier Automata: *The Credits*

[@futuristicentity2417]

The final boss is actually Square Enix everything else is a lie.....

[@Christian-gr3gu]

Man fuck business division six

[@ogAdoptedfatty]

Marketing division is a lot harder tbh

[@charly5245]

Dude, this has me laughing harder that it should! ROLF

[@JuanSoloWing]

I'm 3 years late but this past week I finished Nier Automata. When I reached these credits I broke into tears. I cannot describe what this game made me feel. Truly a masterpiece.

[@McSnezzly]

Same. I was hysterically crying and my bf was so concerned for me and saw the screen and had no idea what was upsetting me lmao

[@danielvutran]

Welcome friend

[@vellis9345]

Fun fact. If you come back and watch this video 3 years from now it will STILL make you tear up.

[@cloudshines812]

Not even Zelda BOTW can live up to the standard that this game had… This should’ve been game of the year

[@renzbar150]

no worries. i still cry every time i hear this song. glory to mankind.

[@sivart54]

This might be the greatest ending that I've played in all my 45 years on earth.

[@luiscoderapuzo]

And I thought I wouldn't find a better final boss than the 1989's Prince of Persia...

[@luiscoderapuzo]

@Kheops IV sure!

[@AbderrahmenLahyani]

@tired soul like what, i'd love to play more games like this

[@paysonfox88]

The ending of final fantasy XIV End Walker is equal to this at least. The ending of 5.3 shadowbringers was also excellent. This was the first awesome ending of a video game of its type to take it to this level of emotion, but final fantasy 14 and their development team are friends with the NieR team

[@nano9285]

Play Outer Wilds, the ending is as good as this

[@iaminsanity2238]

Still the best credits sequence in gaming history. Fight Me.

[@taidakun_ig]

Finished the game the same day you commented that. If anyone is willing to fight you, I got your back, they can fight me too.

[@CalintzJerevian]

[If someone wants to fight you] [Remember] [ I'm rooting for you]

[@JustALostSoul0]

Agreed

[@Shvabicu]

Probably yes. The "kill" ending in Ghost of Tsushima is amazing as well.

[@satoriakihiro1283]

Facts bruh

[@Bayonet1809]

This ending with an enjoyably difficult mini-game, the whole sacrificial assistance from past players, and all three versions of 'The Weight of the World' mixed together made for a most satisfying ending to a very good game.

[@TalDSruler]

I think you forgot the part where you finally shoot the gods.

[@LiamAnthony_]

TalDSruler OH MY GOD I JUST GOT THAT!

[@The_Girth]

I figured the whole idea is the player(s) are fighting the devs for a happy ending. Yoko is famous for his sad ending.

[@krauser18x]

When games are art

[@Hiirios]

enjoyably difficult mini-game? wtf it took me hours because the 2nd time i did this i didn't want to use the help... also hearing the music while during it didn't help as i couldn't see the screen well because i cried too much and damn i just got that with the god thanks guys

[@randomcroissant930]

Was crying during shooting the first time, after dying each time and clicking no, more tears were streaming out. Once I got the message about, receiving help and heard the extra chorus...I was bawling out ugly crying. Can anyone else relate?

[@stagosaurus3181]

Literally everyone, man. [I've walked through the same path as you] [even so] [you are not alone]

[@Sarahhjenn96]

I had to pause my game during the credits just to give myself a 5min cry out

[@Veddea]

This is exactly what happened to me too.

[@spectreshadow]

If you weren't crying at this point in the game you don't have a soul.

[@dennisweiss6621]

Yeah, what other experience, what other media could come close to this? It is the simplest of shooters, the most basic of game ... and yet, once Irealized that Iplayed with the date of those that came before me, my heart sunk for a moment, and then gratitude, dudy and purpose flooded me, and with tears in my eyes I bate everyone farefell, briefly mourning their loss, but determined to not lose another soul. Gooosh.

[@jeremmy78]

I'm not sure if you guys where having a bad time in your lives while playing Nier, but I (not proud of it) was on the brink of suicide last year, the pandemic changed everything in my life and dreams. I gave this game a try to forget everything I could, and on this final sequence I got a catartic moment to not give up on life. People who think games can't be lifesavers are so wrong...

[@lucylu3342]

That's the spirit! Don't let life beat you down!

[@peperoni_pepino]

I hope you are doing better now. [We're not so different, you and I.] [But,] [you've got us with you.]

[@Holy_King_Brian]

Happy to see you here my dude

[@kingcrimson2643]

Glad you are doing better my dude.

[@soulhunter6.6.6]

Never give up life, don't let them win ! Stay strong bro 💪🏻

[@sonyblank1487]

I declined the help so many times. I was raised to not be a burden on others, and to handle things myself, but I couldn't do it alone. When I finally accepted I needed help, the chorus broke me. The only game, ever, to make me cry and realize it's ok to need help since we're all in this together.

[@danielmartin7547]

Glory to mankind

[@astrisperspecto4130]

Not only that: You're asked if you want to help other people as well as you got help. You're told, several times, that this will delete your save games and that you might not receive gratitude. That you might help someone you dislike. You won't get a reward But when you agree, you can help other to break the circle. And that's the point when I realized: holy smokes they pulled a religious one on me here. Not abrahamitic, no: Buddhism. You can't leave the circle of life if you don't let go your past. And the world stage singing? Damn, that made me cry.

[@farhankurniawan7567]

same with me i tried to do the end credits by myself and it's super hard and then i accepted the help and i realized you cant carry the weight of the world by yourself

[@ShermTank7272]

The weight of the world isn't heavy, if we all carry it together

[@rofflechoffle]

business division six is the ultimate gatekeeper

[@stagosaurus3181]

I can beat them. I lose a life or two, but I can get past them. It's the goddamned MARKETING DIVISION that keeps soloing me, even at full health that one time. Their minions are so annoying at that stage.

[@Threebs_]

Doodle McFoodle i think i only managed to beat marketing ONCE solo. And then the nexts bosses were easier until the first CEO comes on. That’s when I accepted help (*and seemingly started crying my eyes out*)

[@andrealorenzini5099]

@@stagosaurus3181 marketing division defeated me too, many times.Then I asked for help

[@yupi749]

You could say that they... Mean business.

[@thienphucn1]

Marketing Division: You dare oppose me, mortals?

[@HoTxMiX]

at first I didn't accept any assistance thinking it would change the ending or something so I spent a good 40 minutes failing over and over again... I gave up and accepted assistance only to realize that it was actually the right way to go and the first thing that caught my attention was the soundtrack, it just made me speechless which led to the decision to sacrifice my save data to help others without any regrets at all because I wanted others to experience this amazing moment. This game is an absolute masterpiece.

[@Dark_Magnolia]

Thanks for your sacrifice!!! ^_^

[@UltimateCrusherJoe]

same I spent ages refusing to accept assisstance until I got so annoyed with dying that I eventually gave in, made this section way longer that it needs to be.

[@klemenssancaka7286]

You're sacrifice will be remembered

[@Panikdemet]

How did the first players beat it if there were no sacrifices?

[@stagosaurus3181]

@@HoangTran-go2hc Actually, I'm pretty sure the first ever saves were from beta-testers and the devs themselves. The voices of 2B and 9S have admitted to inputting their "saves" and a message for the players. They didn't actually beat the game, though. The devs just allowed the members who worked on the project to create "saves"... yeah, in a way, they are fake. But they are still REAL PEOPLE.

[@Akira-vd7pk]

So im at this moment where i accepted help then got hit three times and this what it said, "2B's Data has been lost" "9S's Data has been lost" "A2's data has been lost" It hit me so hard

[@garytang182]

Akira just forget that happened, pretend you still got it

[@Akira-vd7pk]

Cutt Bheeks Im baf at pretending

[@garytang182]

Akira pretending what? i dunno what youre talking about ;)

[@sakuraitomoki9588]

Boi am I happy I didn't got those messages

[@chelsabainza501]

Sorry bruh, I named mine 9S...

[@SionBarzhado]

To this day, I hope my save file’s ship was able to be part of helping someone overcome the trial of this section as this beautiful song played. It STILL HITS SO HARD, EVEN AFTER 5+ YEARS, and I’m certain it’ll keep doing so!

[@astrisperspecto4130]

Videogames are an art form and deliver several art forms. NieR excelled at music. Song of the ancients, snow in summer, grandma, Shadowlord, fortress of lies, weight of the world Those are diamonds

[@butteryseawater9170]

Oh same. I beat this years ago, and I know my save is definitely long gone, but every now and then I remember this, and I sincerely hope I helped someone as much as everyone else helped me

[@iamdjiamput7552]

This sequence is even harder than dark souls, how do you manage to win a bullet hell game while your eye is full of tears?

[@areku7213]

You dont, thats the only way

[@boatman783]

bullet hells are always harder than dark souls

[@33Isaiah96]

Yeah "Gitting gud" won't help you here

[@lunaticfae4415]

@@33Isaiah96 lol, the touhou playerbase would like a word

[@andryuu_2000]

Dark souls isn't hard

[@Hiroyashy]

The pods mention that 'when the six of us connected'... 2B, 9S, A2, Pod 043, Pod 153... and the player...... T_T

[@Shandykey]

omg I was like who do they mean. OMG I am so shook :' D

[@facua1551]

Youre wrong. The six he is talking about are the six different pods who chose to link with one another.

[@pikistikman]

Pretty sure the pods meant "we six" as in "we six pods 042A, 042B, 042C, 153A, 153B, and 153C.

[@klemenssancaka7286]

pikistikman I agree

[@ripsage.]

pikistikman They are not talking about all the pods that wouldn't make any sense whatsoever. It was the bond 2B 9S A2 and them shared along with us

[@XShadowzVarcolac]

Man this credit alone deserves its own GOTY award

[@cloudshines812]

Sorry Zelda… but this award goes to a certain other android…

[@LK_tutturu]

Whoever thought of this idea is a god damn genius. Emotional, impactful and meaningful.

[@TiGGowich]

I wonder how the people behind this game aren‘t more famous. THIS is what video games should be... creative, emotional, sad, exciting, amazing... confusing... a true piece of art.

[@RRRRRRRRR33]

Yep, the change of languages, then the chorus, everything mix together so well to send the message

[@ujiltromm7358]

Maybe in the three years since you've posted this, you had your answer, but if you didn't, look up the video "Nier Automata tells the ultimate humanist fable". It is a long essay, very enjoyable actually, and it touches on the inspiration for the ending credits. It's just as powerful.

[@AnakhaSilver]

Yoko Taro thought up this sequence specifically, an was almost shot down when he wanted to add in the devs singing along. When he explained why, though, the other devs were all on board.

[@lasrohapanjaitan2914]

To all 20 save data lost helping me to reach the end, you are the hero. I'm sorry that I could only remember some of you during my battle. Dan, Pascal, Cygnus, Vel, Izumi. I actually screenshot the message part so that I will remember some of you but alas, some of you are not recorded in the message part. Whoever you are, you have my thanks. And to future player, "Feel like running away? Don't make excuses; survive!" YorHa.Gen2-B

[@Nthdegree2]

its been 3 years, and this game still hits hard

[@hendix2200]

I mean, they were not exactly lost, it's still in the data, there is still a chance one of them will help another player in the future

[@christophpoll784]

guess i will have to start up OBS then to record that stuff then. damn, i am somehow reluctant to play this game, been pushing it away for 3 years now 😅

[@TaffTheWanderer]

Even 6 years later, I still break into tears when I hear this song. Games aren’t just silly little things.

[@danielmartin7547]

Glory to mankind

[@kevinaso1212]

I felt the same as you

[@g-stars5669]

I feel the same bro…

[@MYLOVEKAFKA]

This is the light of human nature

[@Ceece20]

Someday I might be able to listen to this without crying, but this hole in my heart does not heal easily.

[@czar4520]

I was grieving midway through this because I thought if I failed, I wouldn't be able to save my beloved androids and so, losing my data. it was so frustrating. after I got help from players, I found myself muttering "I'm sorry " for every single data loss, went full Canadian there. needless to say. Nier Automata us one of the best games ever made. Such a powerful Ending. 🖤

[@Blackbird9114]

I know how you feel.. I was in voice while playing the ending and others asked me if I really apologized for getting hit and deleting those peoples data ... one of the greatest endings ever

[@thenerdyweeb4899]

Len XIV I did the same I felt bad And it is one on the greatest game I've played

[@TheManWithTheFryingPan]

I also felt a sting each time one of them took a hit for me, but I remind myself that I'm honoring their wish by letting their sacrifice be completed. It feels like i'm laying their save files to rest, they can be happy for they have fulfilled their purpose now

[@DarthMagister]

Every time someone accidentally died, i felt so bad. Each person who deleted their data to help me and i couldn't keep them alive. Everyone knew exactly what they were doing by sacrificing their data, so others could beat this and see the ending to this masterpiece in video game form. It's nice to know that no matter the hardships, some people out there are willing to make the sacrifice for a total stranger, even someone who they might hate. In the end, the game taught me, and I'm sure others, that no matter the hardships, there are people out there who are willing to help us carry the "weight of the world".

[@Diakyu]

"perhaps we now understand that not everything has to have an answer". What a great quote, helped me work through some stuff I was going through. Not everything has an answer, and that's okay.

[@LPFer]

Same here.

[@russelivanbataller7434]

actually everything has answer it just we don't want to interpret it.

[@KePzez]

Sometimes we just need a little bit of faith for whatever or whoever.

[@Lawnchair.]

@@russelivanbataller7434 akshually

[@bobthebuilder3609]

@@russelivanbataller7434 ok redditor

[@L0rdLexan01]

What I love so much about Nier is that it gives you something it doesn't need to give; a happy ending. It could easily end with Route C or D, leave the player feeling sad and empty at the end. Either A2 dies at the hands of 9S, who dies as well, or A2 dies while 9S has little chance of surviving. But it doesn't end like that. The Credits of the game were never the Credits, they were a memory leak the whole time. In this final bullet-hell sequence, you, the player, fix that memory leak as Pod 042. And after you win, if you choose to not save your data, you get your happy ending. 2B, A2, and 9S are all rebuilt with their memories intact. They let you have a happy ending, and thats amazing because no one else would give you one. Nier:A was content to rip out your heart time and time again, but unlike something akin to Dark Souls, it doesn't leave on a sad note or leave you with a feeling of emptiness inside, it gives you one last shot, one final boss to fight, and if and when you succeed, it gives you something very few games of this emotional caliber will give you. Closure.

[@JerichoDeath]

As a minor note, you don't have to sacrifice your data to get the happy ending. That part is entirely optional if you want to help someone else playing the game to finish ending E all the way through.

[@L0rdLexan01]

This is true. I kept my Data because I am selfish.

[@deceptiveauto]

Album Interpretations honestly after finishing the original nier I would be broken if this one didn't have some kind of closure

[@caprisunpai]

Album Interpretations The thing is, when you start a new game, save file deleted or not, the androids and everyone else go through the same moments. They're suffering again and again and again.

[@L0rdLexan01]

"We are perpetually trapped in a never-ending spiral of life and death. Is this a curse? Or some kind of punishment? I often think about the god who blessed us with this cryptic puzzle...and wonder if we'll ever get the chance to kill him." < Only after you beat the game do you realize this is a 4th wall break.

[@Mm-dn5gc]

Perfect ending with a final message from the devs: We can't always do everything alone, sometimes accepting/asking for help is the only way forward. And then the invitation to lend a hand to someone else along with some encouraging words. Just perfect.

[@danielmartin7547]

Glory to mankind

[@NewOrderOfAlexandria]

11:24 became one of my favourite video game moments ever, all the other datas coming together and how the song turns into a choir, suddenly I wasn't playing the game in my dark bedroom alone anymore, it felt like people from all over the world were cheering me on to beat the game. "Come on, your so close!" "You can do it!" Amazing

[@NekoAcorn]

A thousand times this.

[@nesoukkefka1741]

It's even more beautiful when you learn the choir is actually the devs team, they are litterally cheering you to finish their game.

[@scary5455]

Shows how important wordsnof encouragement are. My girlfriend always gives me encouraging words, but nobody else does. Encouragement is extremely overlooked nowadays.

[@spectreshadow]

I cried when you called out for help and when you realize the sacrifice you make to help others.

[@linko9720]

where men cried

[@selenopheria]

What kind of game makes me emotional OVER THE FREAKING CREDITS

[@brownchair2698]

That theme hits you hard.

[@selenopheria]

@@brownchair2698 Especially when the chorus starts.

[@chongshingfang976]

This credit part is the greatest credit of all the games... Thank you Yoko Taro for making this awesome game. My tears won't stop flowing out.

[@brendameistar]

you know its a masterpiece when people even praise the credits.... hahaha *wipe tears*

[@yqisq6966]

An ending credit which is also the climax of the whole game. Truly a game to be experienced till the last bit of it.

[@TiGGowich]

they truly created a masterpiece here... my favorite game of all time

[@MrAnsatsuken]

Finished the game this week. Greatest game of all time. 10/10. Completely dethroned what I considered to be the best game for 7 years... this game truly is something else and a big inspiration to other developers for more games to come.

[@RRRRRRRRR33]

And I agree, it's the best credits sequence in videogame history. When the other languages transition happened, then the chorus... all the meanings surrounding this moment, you are actually playing it... perfection, simple as it is, other kinds of media can't replicate this kind of emotional moment

[@Duskets]

"You playing your sad Galaga again, son?"

[@minhdiep308]

So I reached ending E, but, this was my second time, I already sacrificed one save, Sush, but I wanted to go through it again. And when I reached the credits, there it was, 2 names Sush and TonyStark I ended up losing Stark at the very end but I saved Sush, my past self saved me with the help of Stark, rest in peace 3000

[@symposiummm]

ouch

[@Wesb1118]

Fucking amazing ending to an amazing game. The joining of the chorus and other player's data to help you was like a literal spirit bomb: "GIVE ME YOUR ENERGY!". Everyone joining together to defeat the big bad credit hell and save 2B and 9S. Especially afterwards, when you find out what those players had to sacrifice in order to help you.

[@captainneko704]

Contagious Cornstalk Their sacrifice was worth it.

[@edt531]

I felt so good when I deleted my save data, it was just perfect, it was really worthy to help the other people to pass NieR, I have 0 regrets.

[@evewhoo]

Masibon de ayahuasca You'd think it'd be super sad/frustrating to lose all that time and effort, but it was done in a way that was so satisfactory and without any regrets. You couldn't help but want to help others. The pods thank your one last time, and it fades to the title screen. Excellently done.

[@elcebollin6241]

ty

[@Am_Josh]

I'm pretty sure the game can't run out of saves

[@hambaku7318]

Nier Automata made me cry like a little child while playing a simple 8-bit style bullet hell game.

[@wildcats1369]

Thank you A2, Thank you

[@fredbyoutubing]

I was probably at the lowest point in my life when completing that game: jobless in a 1 room apartment full of roaches during the worst of lockdowns while recovering from a knee surgery and a breakup. I had not allowed myself to cry... until I played that part. I think it cured my soul.

[@danielmartin7547]

Glory to mankind

[@danielmartin7547]

I hope you are better and stronguer now. Greetings from Argentina

[@iowntheuniverse]

You know a game has achieved the status of masterpiece when after almost 5 years you still have vivid memories of the first time you went through these ending credits. Like, you don’t even remember what you had for breakfast in the morning, but you still think about this specific bit and compare it to every other game you’ve played so far. This is Art, and you’ll never change my mind.

[@ColeVecsion]

wasn't a huge fan of these mini games until this moment, when i realized I had to save everyone, I never tried so hard at a game before and then the impossible segments kept trashing me and i kept seeing all the little support messeges and was "nah, square enix title credit!, I ain't giving up on 2b's ass for anyone!" took about five tries before i got back up from all the true heros who sacrified their save data to get me the rare happy ending in a yoko taro game

[@melontoast2567]

[Are You Alone?] [If So,] [I Want To Help You.] [I'm Not A Strong Shooter,] [But...] [I'll Give It All I've Got!] [I Did My Best,] [So,] [You Must Do Your Best Too!] [You're Surrounded By Enemies.] [One Thing Is Certain;] [You've Got Us With You.] [You Are Alone.] [As Such,] [You're Not The Only One.] [Help Isn't Coming.] [Why? Because.] [You're Worthless.] [I Know What You Want To Say.] [But,] [Try To Stay Calm.] [You Must Be Exhausted.] [In That Case,] [I'm In Your Corner.] [I'm Serious! Even If It's Just A Game!] [So,] [Put Your Back Into It You $&*@!] I left a little piece of me within this game, I got something back from it. Memories.

[@aries2454]

little piggie no no Little Piggie No No LITTLE PIGGIE NO NO crying and the end plart of this made me laugh thx :)

[@TheTariqibnziyad]

little piggie no no Little Piggie No No LITTLE PIGGIE NO NO LITTLE PIGGIE NO NOOOOO

[@MegaLink36]

[I'm Serious! Even If It's Just A Game!] [So,] [Put Your Back Into It You Shit-hog!]

[@ThePuddingDead]

I can't hit these targets with tears in my eyes!

[@elysianasteria3674]

Literally what I said while bawling my eyes out!!! Lol

[@davidebiondani3062]

I remember I was dodging with one hand the bullets, and with the other one “the sweat”

[@szaka9395]

And the guilty feeling when someones data was lost. Bullets, tears and they expect me to tryhard. Damn you .

[@somethingfunny8516]

I can't think of a single other piece of art that shows the good and hope in humanity as well as Ending E does.

[@danielmartin7547]

The only True response is emotional. Glory to mankind

[@rickkcir2]

End of Evangelion:

[@ryuzaki2865]

I find it beautiful how one of the best sequences if not the best sequence in a video game is a simple arcade 2D battle game, like the kind you'd find during the first video games made. Like a full loop.

[@danielmartin7547]

Like life Glory to mankind

[@armondosam]

who deleted their Save Data?

[@K7TZ]

I did with no regrets. my first platinum trophy (the legit way)

[@Dark_Magnolia]

Thanks for your sacrifice, K7TZ!!! ^_^

[@Onderonable]

I couldn't not do it. If it weren't for another player's sacrifice, I'd have never seen the true ending.

[@BleedingSnow]

You can never experience the true ending of everything being lost and that feeling, unless you gave away your save and watched it all be erased before your eyes....

[@motoko.k]

I did it too , i was happy and sad at the same time , but this game is awesome and i replayed it after that

[@GarlMemory]

It's been 7 years, it still hit as hard as the first time. Best videogame of all time, and probably, the best ending in any piece of media ever. F'cking Yoko Taro dude, casually making a grown man cry. Talk about a true genius.

[@danielmartin7547]

Glory to mankind

[@Parasifal2]

Someone - Who is the hardest boss you've ever killed? Me - Business division VI Someone - What do you mean? Me - You wouldn't understand...

[@emeraldaurora1958]

Here's to you, Luna. Whoever you were, I couldn't have made it through without your help and sacrifice. A genuine 11/10 experience. I can only hope that my data helps someone else when they need it most. Ending E is genuinely beautiful.

[@danielmartin7547]

Glory to mankind

[@adammiller1253]

Not a single person completed this game alone, we all did it - together.

[@danielmartin7547]

Glory to mankind

[@tobusygaming467]

I cant connect to the server fuck beating it together

[@Crocogator]

_____'S DATA HAS BEEN LOST I went through the entire segment fighting tears and with shivers. I just. Fuck this series.

[@cinnamonrollzonfire8534]

Mate don't talk,you know you love it to bits

[@xebatansis]

Just did this. Tried so hard to do it alone, but when you accept help from others and then the chorus kicks in. I had tears in my eyes.

[@danielmartin7547]

Glory to mankind

[@vinia644]

Same. I just finished the game last week. But this Hits me really on an emotionally Level.

[@squidee]

If a game about red circles can make you cry, give you an existential crisis, and eventually make you appreciate life even more, that's a damn good game

[@Cymricus]

never forget the weight is carried by even those you hate. we are all in this together, like it or not. and that’s beautiful

[@danielmartin7547]

glory to mankind

[@icandoit9260]

1 month ago I carried that weight, alone. I wanted to ask for help so many times, but I couldn't (very slow internet in my country). Despite that, I persisted, playing this segment for hours upon hours until finally, I bested it. I can say with pride that this game has helped me mentally, and emotionally as someone who struggles to think optimistically, giving up before really even trying. Playing this game, I learnt to have compassion for others, regardless of who they are because everyone is fighting for something or someone. I learnt to cherish my friends and family, because even though we won't always be together, the memories we share will last for a lifetime. And most importantly, I learnt that I should not just live for myself, living for others and seeing them smile gave more meaning to my life. After finishing this game I did some serious introspection, now from a couch potato I am more active than ever (hitting the gym), studying harder than ever (I major in Computer Science), and now I have a dream of my own. I hope to one day create something that can have an impact on people the same way this game did for me. From the scenery to the OSTs, this game was just absolutely compelling. It was truly an honor to play this masterpiece, Thank you to the creators for the amazing game.

[@kevinnp6467]

Same for me. We are here to carry the weight of the world, together! I hope your dream Will come true someday!

[@willibrede]

Hearing your story, I have to think about the words of Pod 042: "A future is not given to you. It is something you must take for yourself." How true! You can do this, and ask for help if you need some. We all rooting for you :). Good greetings from a german guy who also finished Nier a couple of days ago

[@kaptenlemper]

Ah geez, I teared up a bit. Thanks for sharing, friend, it makes me happy to know that video games can be as inspiring as books, film, music and other media.

[@t_kon]

Deleting your save data to help others is the true ending. Why? Because this breaks the perpetual cycle 2B mentioned. By finishing the game, AND fighting for the androids (we as pods) and lastly deleting our save data. We break the cycle. Now 2B, 9S, A2 are not bound to the story of the repeating loops that we play. They live in their own world which we fought for together :)

[@CreeprMusic]

When I started this game, I was going through a dreadful depression. I felt defeated, like life truly was my enemy, and I was paying some kind of price for being imperfect. In each play through, I saw so much of myself in everybody, even the Pods. I conceal so much, like 2B conceals how she cares for 9S. I feel overlooked like 9S often is, so I fully understood his madness. And I’ve felt isolated and cold like A2. By finishing the main endings and getting E, I was sobbing during the bullet hell sequence. Like I was being given a second chance. I was determined to finish the bullet hell sequence, to prove to myself that I was capable bettering myself. Then I got the rescue offer, and I bawled. The chorus of people I don’t even know supporting me made me felt like I could open up again. After finishing this game, I 100% deleted my save data to help a stranger. Even if they don’t meet me, I want somebody else to heal like this game has healed me. I put the game down with a fresh perspective. I’m determined to change the outcome of my life. Like Pod 042 said: “A future is not given to you. It is something you must take for yourself.”

[@szaka9395]

I dont think that it healed me, it made me question existence even more. Ending was great, but 1 week later i felt like trash.

[@randomspectator8047]

I tried to solo this 50+ times before I realized it's okay to stop, breathe in and ask for and accept help. We're not meant to truck through life alone, it took me a fucking video game to realize this. We all need help, and it's ok to ask for it

[@danielmartin7547]

Glory to mankind

[@brianna2352]

Humanity strives when united, not divided.

[@squidee]

Keiichi okabe and yoko taro really were like: "So you want them to cry over red circles?" "*Yös*"

[@scarlettmanson712]

I sacrificed my data. never forget, we'll always be with you

[@illiaghoxt7054]

Thank you so much... I do the same...

[@Butchcavalier]

i'm 2 endings away from completing my 100 % run, and you betcha i'm gonna do the same

[@captainneko704]

I guess it all boils down to a single moment in our lives in which we have to decide to preserve our identities and selves or just surrender everything for the sake of others... -ShonenSamurai.

[@davidebiondani3062]

I think the core value is that the only way to give a sense to this life is by taking part to the humankind enterprise, which is accomplished by being thankful to those who were and by giving it all to those who will come, it all cannot be achieved without us truly expressing ourselves. It takes the thesis “me”, the antithesis “you” and gives back the synthesis “us”

[@iNatsuu]

One year after beating this, I still sob and tear a little whenever I listen to this song or/and read the comments of all of you guys. This game has been a masterpiece for me and the best game I've ever experienced in my 25 years. Never thought It would be possible to reach these levels of emotion and make the player feel like he/she's connected to the world that can be carried with the help of everyone! Yoko Taro, you madman, you absolute madman!

[@Mondoness]

It really feels like the ending for this game lets you put into perspective that we are all leading to end of our own story, but at the same time we are not alone...we're all headed to The End...together...

[@shinmalphur2734]

Jesus christ this game had me crying like a child, and not Hollywood beautiful crying, i mean full on running snot and red faced bawling. This game is easily one of the greatest pieces of art that i have ever enjoyed.

[@wheblewobble]

This game has a special place in my heart

[@David-ms6si]

one of the best ending sequence in YEARS, if not EVER... god the mini game, the music.. the saves delete to help other players and the pods gaining consciousness and feelings. Yoko Taro u r a fucking genius. those emotions just kept hitting me waves by waves when i was playing this. def one of the most memorable endings... if not game i have ever experienced. if u are an rpg fan and u not playing this game u r missing out.. HARD

[@Zhfreak]

The hardest thing to think about is that the first person to beat this must HAD to have done it without help...

[@DragonDDark]

Zhfreak I think the devs completed it & added a bunch so everyone can experience it :)

[@renookami4651]

That or only character data (like at the end of this video: "2B data is lost") were there to help. After all, players are not the only ones fighting in this story...But it sure may have been a unique moment compared to now, litterally, to see only NPCs (and who knows, even random remaining ennemies) names appear.

[@omega197]

Try looking 2hu perfect pacifist lunatic/extra runs man nevermind perhaps this one still eay tougher

[@Eclypsia13]

@@renookami4651 Pretty sure that's the case, because I was also getting things like Pascal and Anemone's data being lost.

[@renookami4651]

@@Eclypsia13 That makes me wonder what happens if someone play offline after downloading and having the game up to date (if the game allows it, I still didn't played Automata). Maybe it's possible to recreate that unique moment and see character's quotes (or even recorded game's staff messages) that are now under the flood of player's messages.

[@aquascissors101]

It's a literal fight facing against death and unbeatable odds. Standing alone, we are but one person, a tiny speck of dust on this planet, but when we work together, stand together as brothers and sisters, we can do anything. We can even overcome the toughest obstacles and our fear of death.

[@lbaeza3553]

for some reason hearing all the voices singing in the background after receiving help makes me want to cry, this game is just amazing

[@vanilulumist4057]

Some people try to do it alone, never asked if they're alright or okay despite what they go through. Accepting help on the credits was so emotional for me. You dont have to fight the impossible alone 😊

[@danielmartin7547]

Its ok to try alone, but when turns imposible its ok to acept help from others. Glory to mankind

[@WisakJ]

3 years later, still makes me cry. So beautiful.

[@danielmartin7547]

Glory to mankind

[@IamTooLateForThis]

Glory to mankind!

[@jorgealfy]

I was 35 when this game came out and was moved to tears when I reached this ending, I had never experienced something like it and haven’t again since. Masterpiece.

[@danielmartin7547]

Glory to mankind

[@szaka9395]

im 34 and cried there like a kid too.

[@NerdtotheThirdPower]

For those who don't get why people are reacting to this this way, and the significance of sacrificing save data, here's the only way I can describe this moment: You remember in Dragon Ball Z, when everyone on earth sends Goku their energy/hope so he can make the Spirit Bomb and save the world? This is that, in video game form. And you, the player, are Goku.

[@beothen]

Nerd to the Third Power This is actually extremely accurate

[@SarahExpereinceRequiem]

The player is also the world.

[@electricboogaloo6917]

And we few, whose sacrificed everithing are the ones that believe in you

[@locke103]

i'm also reminded of the final stretch of the last battle in earthbound. the truth is, all the mother/earthbound final battles are non-aggressive in some way. but earthbound specifically, you're praying for help from the outside world. so many NPC's are praying for the success of ness and his friends. and in the end, when things are really looking grim, it's you yourself as the player giving that one final push for success.

[@ArcaneMaiden]

Except Goku's a jerk. :P

[@Zanielmobius2651]

Nearly seven years later, and this ending still brings ne to tears.

[@KaiKrimson56]

4 years later, and the ending still hits hard. It's one of the most beautiful endings to a video game and I hope anyone that plays Nier: Automata gets to experience it for themselves without spoilers.

[@davidebiondani3062]

The melody, the lyrics, the questions, the helps, the choir, this humanism: what a beauty. An incredible job Mr. Taro

[@RasoKye]

this ending still gets me, You are literally fighting against the end credits just to make sure your characters get revived.

[@nickelakon5369]

"FUCK YOU TARO, I'LL GIVE THEM A HAPPY ENDING MYSELF!"

[@pixy8897]

Its like fighting against God. You're fighting the devs to get what you want so much.

[@brownchair2698]

@@pixy8897 I feel like the help came a little too soon for me. I still had much more in me to keep on trying.

[@yukisilver9214]

When you see your name and message in the “don’t give up section” of someone else’s play through. Tears TT

[@handlerone5172]

I had never played Nier but when Automata came out, I bought it day 1. I went through confused, overwhelmed but loved the combat and setting. As I learned about how the story was being told and the multiple endings it sucked me in, and I cared for every character. So many moments and trials but I never expected an end credit like this. Never before have I been unable to continue playing because I was crying so much. Yet, it was the reassuring and uplifting messages that made me cry the most. This right here is why I will never stop playing games as long as I'm able. Because there are people that can create beautiful works of art like this game and specifically this ending. I gladly gave up my data so someone else would never give up. I'm sure it's gone, I 100% completed it to be sure I had everything to lose and nothing to gain at the end, even though I did not expect this ending. I haven't played Automata since I beat it all those years ago and if just watching this still makes me cry, I know that one day, when I do decide to take the plunge again, I will reach this point and be reminded that I was born in the best time to be a gamer, to be a nerd and a geek and that I am proud to be one.

[@danielmartin7547]

Glory to mankind

[@ElPincheTurro]

11:21 Just beat this game on switch last month, and boy, what comes after this moment made some ending credits such a heart warming and epic experience.

[@danielmartin7547]

Glory to mankind

[@ar0568]

@@danielmartin7547 Glory to mankind

[@grapevinegrave]

Out of every game I have played over the past 20 years, I can safely say that this one is my favorite, and likely will always be my favorite. I just can’t give this kind of emotional reaction to any movie or TV show. NieR: Automata is a masterpiece, and it further proves video games to be more than what most would label them as. Deleting my save file for another player was no big deal because I am more than willing to experience this again. Hopefully they remaster the first game (and possibly the Drakengard games) so I can experience that game again as well.

[@TiGGowich]

I just scrolled through the comments and you must be the happiest person in the world now that nier replicant remastered has come out haha

[@bweeebbb]

Sometimes i like to watch this again just to feel something and to remind myself that not everything needs an answer and my struggles aren’t unique… There will always be someone out there, fighting the good fight and even though it sometimes may feel like the odds are against us or it feels almost impossible… You’re not alone and even when your legs give up….you get up and keep walking, always fighting back with all you have and showing the world that you’re dreams aren’t meaningless. I don’t know what the future holds for anyone who manages to read this…even for myself but this game showed that my struggles, my pain, all the good and the bad aren’t meaningless and that i need to keep trying and giving my best to make everything i want come true. I Love You and wish you the best. Atte. Some Random guy with an existential crisis

[@danielmartin7547]

Glory to mankind

[@me-A2B]

How do you know that a game is amazing? When even the game ending credits is epic and so memorable.

[@asbebers001]

Just a thought: I think I'm not mistaken when I say that most of the comments in this section and likes on this video made the sacrifice at the end that let us finish the game. Thanks to all of you.

[@danielmartin7547]

Glory to mankind

[@RyujiisWaifu]

Glory To Mankind

[@RafaelMSSilva]

It's funny how we can't even read the names while shooting but we are never going to forget these credits at the same time.

[@celtia6131]

even just watching the vid brings me to tears all over again. one of the most beautiful moments in gaming history, especially once the chorus kicks in.

[@danielsatira6753]

Dear brother/ sister, [We've put our lives on the line for you.][Therefore], [don't you dare give up on yourself!]

[@Nobody-qo7hx]

It's been almost 4 years, but still come back to watch this scene again. There's just so many details packed into ending. The song, the chorus, the increase in numbers of messages in various languages left by other players around the world as you keep trying is astounding. It lets the player know that he/she is not alone in this fight, despite this being a singe-player game. That empowering feeling when you are joined by other players...The bitter feeling when someone sacrifice their data to take a bullet for you...Who would've thought that credit scene could be so epic, so moving. Usually, when the credit ends, I would think "Well, another game finished.", but this one just left me keep rethinking about the ending. This game is truly one of a kind.

[@aja7894]

The best credits for a game. This game is legendary I cried a least 3 times

[@bludtinge]

The whole „defeat the devs to get the happy ending” might be the most memorable moment I’ve ever experienced in video games. I didn’t think there would ever be a game after MGS, to trigger the amount of feels it did in me.

[@NoOne-ju8fi]

This game and Red Dead Redemption 2 absolutely destroyed me when I finished, I played through American Venom and 3 am needing to sleep, but the badassery emanating from the game destroyed that need