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NieR:Automata™ player count chart
NieR:Automata™ has a small but active player base. 670 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 11% on the month before).
History from Mar 1, 2017
NieR:Automata™ monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 612 | -29% | 1,009 |
| October 2026 | 862 | +3.36% | 1,727 |
| September 2026 | 834 | +35.42% | 1,965 |
| August 2026 | n/a | -6.02% | 1,451 |
| July 2026 | n/a | +7.45% | 1,544 |
| June 2026 | n/a | -15.22% | 1,437 |
| May 2026 | n/a | +2.67% | 1,695 |
| April 2026 | n/a | -35.63% | 1,651 |
| March 2026 | n/a | +89.72% | 2,565 |
| February 2026 | n/a | -15.34% | 1,352 |
| January 2026 | n/a | +8.71% | 1,597 |
| December 2025 | n/a | -0.47% | 1,469 |
| November 2025 | n/a | -20.77% | 1,476 |
| October 2025 | n/a | +5.49% | 1,863 |
| September 2025 | n/a | -34.88% | 1,766 |
| August 2025 | n/a | +33.01% | 2,712 |
| July 2025 | n/a | -8.03% | 2,039 |
| June 2025 | n/a | +5.22% | 2,217 |
| May 2025 | n/a | +35.85% | 2,107 |
| April 2025 | n/a | -44.01% | 1,551 |
| March 2025 | n/a | +52.28% | 2,770 |
| February 2025 | n/a | -6.96% | 1,819 |
| January 2025 | n/a | -11.34% | 1,955 |
| December 2024 | n/a | +6.94% | 2,205 |
| November 2024 | n/a | +5.26% | 2,062 |
| October 2024 | n/a | -26.33% | 1,959 |
| September 2024 | n/a | +60.76% | 2,659 |
| August 2024 | n/a | -43.45% | 1,654 |
| July 2024 | n/a | +66.38% | 2,925 |
| June 2024 | n/a | -46.06% | 1,758 |
| May 2024 | n/a | +23.12% | 3,259 |
| April 2024 | n/a | -20.89% | 2,647 |
| March 2024 | n/a | +151.77% | 3,346 |
| February 2024 | n/a | -49.58% | 1,329 |
| January 2024 | n/a | -17.03% | 2,636 |
| December 2023 | n/a | +253.79% | 3,177 |
| November 2023 | n/a | -11% | 898 |
| October 2023 | n/a | -28.69% | 1,009 |
| September 2023 | n/a | +1.95% | 1,415 |
| August 2023 | n/a | -35.17% | 1,388 |
| July 2023 | n/a | +48.99% | 2,141 |
| June 2023 | n/a | -46.72% | 1,437 |
| May 2023 | n/a | -34.9% | 2,697 |
| April 2023 | n/a | -30.06% | 4,143 |
| March 2023 | n/a | +307.71% | 5,924 |
| February 2023 | n/a | -22.75% | 1,453 |
| January 2023 | n/a | +65.73% | 1,881 |
| December 2022 | n/a | +16.53% | 1,135 |
| November 2022 | n/a | -14.11% | 974 |
| October 2022 | n/a | -1.05% | 1,134 |
| September 2022 | n/a | -6.6% | 1,146 |
| August 2022 | n/a | -4.88% | 1,227 |
| July 2022 | n/a | +3.86% | 1,290 |
| June 2022 | n/a | -13.39% | 1,242 |
| May 2022 | n/a | -41.78% | 1,434 |
| April 2022 | n/a | -31.2% | 2,463 |
| March 2022 | n/a | +129.93% | 3,580 |
| February 2022 | n/a | -53.47% | 1,557 |
| January 2022 | n/a | +9.6% | 3,346 |
| December 2021 | n/a | +95.58% | 3,053 |
| November 2021 | n/a | -68.17% | 1,561 |
| October 2021 | n/a | +90.67% | 4,904 |
| September 2021 | n/a | +76.41% | 2,572 |
| August 2021 | n/a | -17.91% | 1,458 |
| July 2021 | n/a | -1.77% | 1,776 |
| June 2021 | n/a | -70.9% | 1,808 |
| May 2021 | n/a | +59.83% | 6,214 |
| April 2021 | n/a | +95.18% | 3,888 |
| March 2021 | n/a | -8.2% | 1,992 |
| February 2021 | n/a | -52.1% | 2,170 |
| January 2021 | n/a | +9.47% | 4,530 |
| December 2020 | n/a | +118.59% | 4,138 |
| November 2020 | n/a | -70.87% | 1,893 |
| October 2020 | n/a | -7.63% | 6,499 |
| September 2020 | n/a | +424.29% | 7,036 |
| August 2020 | n/a | -6.74% | 1,342 |
| July 2020 | n/a | -5.7% | 1,439 |
| June 2020 | n/a | -30.38% | 1,526 |
| May 2020 | n/a | -46.55% | 2,192 |
| April 2020 | n/a | -56.59% | 4,101 |
| March 2020 | n/a | +23.36% | 9,447 |
| February 2020 | n/a | +438.16% | 7,658 |
| January 2020 | n/a | -50.11% | 1,423 |
| December 2019 | n/a | +128.53% | 2,852 |
| November 2019 | n/a | -2.42% | 1,248 |
| October 2019 | n/a | -12.58% | 1,279 |
| September 2019 | n/a | -50.07% | 1,463 |
| August 2019 | n/a | -13.92% | 2,930 |
| July 2019 | n/a | +152.34% | 3,404 |
| June 2019 | n/a | -53.53% | 1,349 |
| May 2019 | n/a | +95.75% | 2,903 |
| April 2019 | n/a | -33.68% | 1,483 |
| March 2019 | n/a | +57.91% | 2,236 |
| February 2019 | n/a | -0.49% | 1,416 |
| January 2019 | n/a | -44.31% | 1,423 |
| December 2018 | n/a | -19.25% | 2,555 |
| November 2018 | n/a | +5.85% | 3,164 |
| October 2018 | n/a | -25.16% | 2,989 |
| September 2018 | n/a | +213.75% | 3,994 |
| August 2018 | n/a | -11.23% | 1,273 |
| July 2018 | n/a | -18.66% | 1,434 |
| June 2018 | n/a | -65.25% | 1,763 |
| May 2018 | n/a | +2.75% | 5,073 |
| April 2018 | n/a | -40.65% | 4,937 |
| March 2018 | n/a | +492.52% | 8,319 |
| February 2018 | n/a | -33.68% | 1,404 |
| January 2018 | n/a | -29.6% | 2,117 |
| December 2017 | n/a | -16.7% | 3,007 |
| November 2017 | n/a | +51.74% | 3,610 |
| October 2017 | n/a | -45.66% | 2,379 |
| September 2017 | n/a | +121.33% | 4,378 |
| August 2017 | n/a | -65.28% | 1,978 |
| July 2017 | n/a | -3.96% | 5,697 |
| June 2017 | n/a | -33.9% | 5,932 |
| May 2017 | n/a | -10.44% | 8,974 |
| April 2017 | n/a | -58.09% | 10,020 |
| March 2017 | n/a | n/a | 23,908 |
How many people are playing NieR:Automata™?
Right now, 670 players are in NieR:Automata™ on Steam. That makes it the #981 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 901 players. Today's peak is 10% below its 30-day average daily peak of 1,004.
Is NieR:Automata™ growing or declining?
Over the last 30 days NieR:Automata™ averaged a daily peak of 1,004 players, down 11% compared with the 30 days before (1,126). Its highest point this month (1,584) is 7% above the same period last year (1,476). In its first month after release (Mar 17, 2017) it peaked at 23,908 players. Today's player count is 3% of its all-time peak of 23,908, set on Mar 17, 2017.
Best time to play NieR:Automata™
Based on the last 14 days, NieR:Automata™ is busiest around 15:00 UTC (10 AM in New York) and quietest around 07:00 UTC (2 AM in New York), when about 45% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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When NieR:Automata™ has the most players online, by weekday and hour, shown in your time zone. Busy hours mean faster matchmaking and fuller servers; quiet hours are best for solo play.
Average players for each hour of the week over the last 28 days, from our Steam player counts.
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About NieR:Automata™
NieR: Automata tells the story of androids 2B, 9S and A2 and their battle to reclaim the machine-driven dystopia overrun by powerful machines.
- Developer
- Square Enix, PlatinumGames Inc.
- Publisher
- Square Enix
- Released
- Mar 17, 2017
- Genre
- Action, RPG
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Languages
- 9 languages, 2 with full audio
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NieR:Automata™ price history
Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. NieR:Automata™ is at its full price of $39.99. It usually goes on sale for about 60% off (around $16.00), and the lowest we have recorded is $13.99.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Readings before Oct 13, 2026 come from archived copies of the Steam store page (Internet Archive), so short sales between copies can be missing. Checked daily.
NieR:Automata™ price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $39.99 | $39.99 | base |
| Euro area | 39,99€ | $44.65 | +12% |
| United Kingdom | £29.99 | $40.14 | 0% |
| Canada | C$ 53.50 | $38.03 | -5% |
| Australia | A$ 47.50 | $32.64 | -18% |
| New Zealand | NZ$ 59.95 | $33.23 | -17% |
| Brazil | R$107,00 | $19.44 | -51% |
| Mexico | Mex$ 665.00 | $35.55 | -11% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) | $31.99 | $31.99 | -20% |
| Poland | 142,99 zł | $36.35 | -9% |
| Switzerland | CHF 47.00 | $57.39 | +44% |
| Norway | 333,00 kr | $35.32 | -12% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) | $31.99 | $31.99 | -20% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) | $18.70 | $18.70 | -53% |
| South Africa | R 466.00 | $28.18 | -30% |
| India cheapest | ₹1,330.00 | $14.16 | -65% |
| Indonesia | Rp 579 000 | $31.99 | -20% |
| China | ¥274.00 | $41.07 | +3% |
| Japan | ¥5,280 | $33.35 | -17% |
| South Korea | ₩ 44,800 | $32.97 | -18% |
Converted with the European Central Bank reference rates of 6 Nov 2026. Steam sells each region's price only to accounts in that region.
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NieR:Automata™ reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
NieR:Automata™ achievements
NieR:Automata™ has 47 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 26.3% of them; the rarest, Transcendent Being, is held by 5.3% of players.
Resuscitated BodyHidden achievement80.7%- Vestiges of ProsperityHidden achievement71.8%
- First ErrandComplete your first quest.66.4%
- It's a Healthy Baby Boy!Hidden achievement61.0%
- We Await Your Next VisitHidden achievement56.1%
- The Circle of DeathHave your body collected.51.3%
- Creation and InsurrectionHidden achievement48.3%
- The Mechanical KingdomHidden achievement42.2%
- Ruler of the Skies255 enemies destroyed using a flight unit.41.5%
- Ruler of the DeepHidden achievement39.9%
- Those Who Love HumansHidden achievement38.3%
- Iron SoulHidden achievement37.2%
- One Battle EndsHidden achievement36.4%
- Fighting's Not My ThingHidden achievement34.8%
- Desire Without EmotionAt least 100,000 G in possession.34.7%
- Come Take a Look!Hidden achievement34.1%
- A New Battle BeginsHidden achievement25.4%
- Final WishHidden achievement24.5%
- Treacherous BladeHidden achievement24.5%
- Farewell, PascalHidden achievement23.1%
- Chip Collector80% of all plug-in chips collected.22.6%
- JusticeHidden achievement22.5%
- Crime and PunishmentHidden achievement22.4%
- Beautiful WorldHidden achievement22.0%
- Wait! Don't Kill Me!Hidden achievement22.0%
- Tools of the TradeAny weapon upgraded to the highest level.20.4%
- Leaving for the New WorldHidden achievement19.0%
- Cherish Our ResourcesHave 100 bodies collected.17.9%
- The Minds That EmergedHidden achievement17.3%
- A Scanner's PowerHidden achievement16.4%
- Pod HunterAll Pods found.15.5%
- Harvest KingMaterials gathered at a hidden harvest point 10 times.14.9%
- Destruction is My Job80% of all unit data unlocked.13.8%
- Animal RiderAny animal ridden for 5 kilometers.13.8%
- What Are You Doing?Hidden achievement12.5%
- Lunar TearHidden achievement11.8%
- The Mercenary80% of all quests completed.11.5%
- Machines vs. MachinesHidden achievement10.6%
- A Round by the Pond20 different kinds of fish caught.6.9%
- The Power of HateHidden achievement6.6%
- Naughty ChildrenHidden achievement6.5%
- Information Master80% of all archives found.6.3%
- Not That I Mind...Hidden achievement6.1%
- Inorganic BladeAll weapons upgraded to the highest level.5.9%
- Weapons ManiacAll Pod programs obtained.5.7%
- Supreme Support WeaponsAll Pods upgraded to the highest level.5.5%
- Transcendent BeingHidden achievement5.3%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
NieR:Automata™ DLC
NieR:Automata™ has 8 DLCs and soundtracks on Steam, newest first.
Latest NieR:Automata™ news and patch notes
- Nov 5, 2026 Update Content
- Mar 17, 2026 SQUARE ENIX Publisher Sale 2026
- Mar 14, 2025 The soundtrack for the “NieR” series is Now on Sale!
- Mar 23, 2023 From the mind of YOKO TARO: The Voice of Cards Trilogy is on sale now!
- Sep 13, 2022 Voice of Cards: The Beasts of Burden is availble now!
- Sep 1, 2022 Voice of Cards: The Beasts of Burden is available for pre-purchase now!
- Apr 11, 2022 BABYLON'S FALL is hosting a limited-time collaboration event!
- Feb 17, 2022 Voice of Cards: The Forsaken Maiden is out now!
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
NieR:Automata™ FAQ
Is NieR:Automata™ dead?
NieR:Automata™ has a small but active player base. 670 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 11% on the month before).
How many people play NieR:Automata™?
670 people are playing NieR:Automata™ on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 901 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for NieR:Automata™?
NieR:Automata™ reached its all-time Steam peak of 23,908 concurrent players on Mar 17, 2017.
Is NieR:Automata™ growing or declining?
NieR:Automata™ is declining. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 1,004, down 11% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is NieR:Automata™ most active?
NieR:Automata™ usually has the most players around 15:00 UTC (10 AM in New York) and the fewest around 07:00 UTC (2 AM in New York).
How much does NieR:Automata™ cost?
NieR:Automata™ costs $39.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price NieR:Automata™ has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for NieR:Automata™ on Steam is $13.99 (65% off), on Sep 30, 2025 (from an archived copy of the Steam store page). It costs $39.99 right now.
Is NieR:Automata™ on sale right now?
No, NieR:Automata™ is at its full price of $39.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 60%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 65%.
Where is NieR:Automata™ cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, NieR:Automata™ is cheapest in India at ₹1,330.00, about $14.16 or 65% below the US price of $39.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
Is NieR:Automata™ good?
Steam players rate NieR:Automata™ Very Positive: 87% of 154,378 reviews are positive.
When did NieR:Automata™ come out?
NieR:Automata™ was released on Steam on Mar 17, 2017.
Who made NieR:Automata™?
NieR:Automata™ was developed by Square Enix, PlatinumGames Inc. and published by Square Enix.
Is NieR:Automata™ still worth playing?
NieR:Automata™ has a smaller but active community on Steam today (670 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Very Positive).
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