NieR Automata - How To Unlock & Use Chapter Select

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NieR: Automata allows extensive free-roaming and side-quest completion between main story missions. Much of the game's content might seem missable on a first playthrough. Completing the main story reveals that the game is far from over; access to earlier side quests within the same save file is only granted after the true ending. Here's how to unlock and utilize Chapter Select.

This section contains minor spoilers related to achieving the true ending.

How To Unlock Chapter Select In NieR: Automata

Unlocking Chapter Select requires completing one of the game's true endings. This involves three playthroughs, culminating in an ending selection during the final confrontation of the third playthrough. While referred to as playthroughs, many consider each as a distinct chapter within the overarching narrative.

After viewing the credits of a playthrough, save the game and reload to begin the next section with a different character. The final playthrough involves multiple character shifts; completion unlocks Chapter Select for that save file.

How Chapter Select Functions In NieR: Automata

Access Chapter Select from two locations:

• The main menu of the save file upon game launch.
• Any access point within the game world.

This menu lets you select any chapter to load, retaining all aspects of your profile (weapons, level, items). When loading a chapter, you can choose the character, provided that chapter featured multiple playable characters.

Note that completed side quests cannot be replayed, regardless of the chapter loaded. Saving at an access point is crucial when switching chapters; otherwise, progress (levels, items) within the current chapter will be lost. Chapter Select is invaluable for completing all content and exploring different choices to obtain every ending.