NieR: Automata tells the story of androids 2B, 9S, and A2 and their struggle to reclaim a dystopia ruled by machines, overrun by powerful robots. Humanity has been expelled from Earth by mechanical beings from another world. In a last-ditch attempt to reclaim the planet, the human resistance sends an army of android soldiers to destroy the invaders. Now there is a war between machines and androids... A war that may soon reveal a long-forgotten truth about the world. Key features: Action-packed combat – Players will switch between melee and ranged attacks against hordes of enemies and challenging bosses across a variety of open maps. The intuitive controls and extremely smooth combat are easy to learn for newcomers, while still offering plenty of depth for more experienced players. Players can perform fast-paced combat actions – combining light and heavy attacks – and switch arsenals of weapons while avoiding enemies with speed and style. Beautiful and desolate open world – The game seamlessly blends breathtaking landscapes and locations without loading screens. The environments are rendered at 60 fps and feature plenty of side events in addition to the main storyline. Intricately crafted story and characters – NieR: Automata tells the story of androids 2B, 9S, and A2 and their fierce struggle to reclaim a dystopia ruled by machines, overrun by powerful weapons known as battle machines. RPG Elements – Players will acquire different types of weapons, level up in battles, learn new combat skills, and customize their equipment to suit their playstyle. Use the Pod Support System in and out of combat – Platforms can attack enemies in both manual and auto-lock modes. They can also help outside of combat, such as allowing the player to glide through the air. Platforms can be upgraded as the game progresses, adding new attack methods and variations. Auto Mode Available for Beginners – Beginner players can select "Auto Mode" for easy attacks and dodging blows.