Is ending e canon?

Yes, Ending E is widely considered the canon "true" ending for Nier: Automata, as it provides the narrative conclusion where the Pods save 2B, 9S, and A2 by restoring their data, setting the stage for the future and directly linking to Nier: Replicant's own canon events, though all endings exist within the franchise's multiverse of timelines. It breaks the cycle of endings A-D, offering a new beginning where the androids get a chance at life beyond the war, with specific events tying into Replicant through lore and the novella "The Lost World".
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Who canonically dies, JD or Del?

However, the official Gears 5 game guide talks about the entire story. In the end, it says that Del died and JD survived, not the other way around, leading us to believe that it is possible that JD surviving is the canon ending.
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Is 2B alive after ending e?

During the NieR Music Concert: The Memories of Puppets, according to the Automata Concert Script 5 "Farewell" the epilogue for Route E's ending, it is revealed that 2B and 9S are already completely reconstructed by Pod 042 and Pod 153. 2B is able to be rebooted normally but 9S is unable to be reactivated.
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Is Ending E new to Nier Replicant?

Ending E is a continuation of ending D, which can be activated after starting a new game and playing up until the second fight with Hook when Nier tries to wake up Kainé.
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What is the point of ending e-nier automata?

The ending credits was, in essence, a hacking mini game. 042/153 refused to accept that 2B/9S/A2 are dead and went to retrieve their data from their broken bodies. They intend to rebuild them and give them another chance at life.
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Is Kaine canonically intersex?

After the Replicants gained sentience and see the Gestalts as monsters dubbing them "Shades", the two sides come into conflict. Kainé was intended to be born female, but a fault in the Replicant production system causes her to be born intersex.
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Was 2B actually 2e?

Yes, in NieR: Automata, the android known as 2B's true designation is YoRHa No.2 Type E (2E), meaning she is an "Executioner" model secretly tasked with eliminating 9S if he uncovers the truth about humanity's extinction. Her "2B" (Battler) designation is a cover, and she has repeatedly executed 9S throughout their missions to maintain the secret, a fact revealed in the game's ending.
 
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What does 1.22474487139 mean in NieR?

Trivia. The number 1.22474487139... is the approximation of the square root of 1.5. The game received two limited editions, one called "White Snow Edition" featuring a steelbook, 20 soundtrack remixes, 3 pins based on the 3 grimoires and 7 script books from the game.
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Is Yonah alive in Ending E?

Ending E: The Lost World (e8a898e686b6e382b5e383bce38390e383bc) Note: Yonah is not present in this ending. Three years after the events of Ending D, Kainé wakes from a recurring nightmare. Frustrated, she heads to the Forest of Myth to find the Replicants there slaughtered, and strange machines exiting the Divine Tree.
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Are 2B and 9S in NieR Replicant?

You can get NieR:Automata costumes in NieR Replicant

This free pack adds four costumes and four weapons based on NieR:Automata to the game. You can dress up Kainé as 2B, or the young protagonist as 9S and enjoy the sight of the beloved androids doing their thing in the world of Replicant.
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How many times has 2B killed 9S?

2B has killed 9S a total of 48 times, a fact revealed in the NieR: Orchestra Concert 12018, as her true role (2E) was to execute him to hide the truth about Project YoRHa, causing her immense pain and leading to their repeated cycle of bonding and death throughout numerous operations before the game's events. 
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What is NieR 3C3C1D119440927?

3C3C1D119440927 is the first downloadable content for NieR:Automata. It includes arena style gameplay with cosmetic item rewards, as well as a small story detailing the events of a machine lifeform known as Plato 1728.
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What does b stand for in 2B?

YoRHa No. 2 Type B, commonly referred to as 2B, is one of the three lead protagonists of Nier: Automata. She is presented as a "B" (Battler) combat android for YoRHa, a newly created squadron dedicated to reclaiming Earth from invading aliens and allowing humanity to return.
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What's the saddest death in gaming?

While subjective, the Aerith Gainsborough death in Final Fantasy VII and Lee Everett's sacrifice in The Walking Dead are consistently cited as the saddest, most impactful in gaming history, both for their shocking nature and the deep emotional bonds players formed with them, with Aerith's death shattering norms and Lee's defining a father-daughter bond in an apocalypse. Other contenders include Arthur Morgan (RDR2), Noble Six (Halo: Reach), and Vesemir (The Witcher 3). 
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Which HK ending is canon?

Though the godseeker's arrival is considered canon, so arguably, the true ending of HK is the godseeker flower ending. That's the only ending wherein the godseeker has survival potential. Without it, she is swallowed by the void.
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Does Kainé love NieR?

Yes, Kaine develops deep, romantic love for Nier, realizing it fully during their fight at the Shadowlord's castle where her violent actions are a confused expression of this affection, pulling back from a fatal blow out of love, not just friendship; it's a core, albeit tragic, part of her character arc, though Nier's focus on Yonah often overshadows it. 
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What happened to Caim in Ending E?

Finally giving up hope for her, Caim orders Angelus to kill them. An unknown time later, when Caim and Angelus are flying around, a rogue dragon kills Caim, knocking him off of Angelus.
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Is ending e worth it NieR Replicant?

The third playthrough (outside of the endings) doesn't add a whole lot narratively (a few scenes added in the remaster here and there), but it can be absolutely whipped through. Ending E is absolutely worth it. It's the best thing added to the remaster, imo.
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Was NieR inspired by 9/11?

Its storyline drew inspiration from September 11 attacks and the war on terror, while its gameplay was partly inspired by God of War series. Due to feedback outside of Japan, multiple versions of the protagonist were created.
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Why is NieR Replicant 18+?

“NieR Replicant ver. 1.22474487139… contains adult scenes and theme, strong language in certain areas of the game, including blood, violence, criminal acts and killing. ”
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Who is NieR in love with?

Because both final endings seem to imply that Nier harbored feelings for Kainé, many fans view the love between the two characters as mutual and requited.
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Are 2B and 9S lovers?

Yes, 2B and 9S from NieR: Automata develop deep, complex, and ultimately tragic romantic feelings for each other, though 2B struggles to express them due to her mission (being 2E, a model designed to execute 9S), leading to a bittersweet, enduring love that's shown more through actions and subtle cues than direct words, with their relationship culminating in profound loss and eventual hope for a new start. 
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What character is %2B?

YoRHa No. 2 Type-B, generally known simply as 2B, is one of the three main protagonists (alongside 9S and A2) of the 2017 RPG video-game NieR Automata and its 2023 anime adaptation NieR: Automata Ver1. 1a.
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