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"" is the second major story route and obtainable main ending in the action RPG NieR:Automata .

It adds layers of tragedy to the encounters from Route A by showing the machine bosses' motivations. 1 : Or Not to [B]e

Many players feel underwhelmed or bored during the first half of Route B because the environments are familiar. The community consensus is to "push through" to see the massive shifts that occur late in the route. "" is the second major story route and

You play as 9S instead of 2B. While the timeline overlaps with Route A, the gameplay shifts toward a "hacking" mechanic and 9S's unique reconnaissance capabilities. The community consensus is to "push through" to

Finishing Route B is the only way to access Route C , which serves as the direct sequel to the events of A and B and contains the most impactful parts of the game. Community Tips for Route B

Veterans of the game emphasize that Route B is less of a "replay" and more of a "prologue" to the actual story.