NieR: Automata documents the harrowing story of a group of androids in a post-apocalyptic world. Set in a barren wasteland, 2B and 9S must navigate this frighteningly quiet land to vanquish the mechanical life forms that plague it. New areas will be unlocked upon completing a chapter of the game's story, but finding them is not always an easy task.
Once the player has bested the NieR: Automata's 2D-styled platforming segment in the Forest Zone, their next objective requires them to venture to the Flooded City. This task marks the first instance of the game letting go of the player's hand, as they are only given a rough idea of how to get there.
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Travel to the Resistance Camp via the vending machine and leave the premises on foot. Upon reaching the pond at the Base's entrance, follow the offshoot stream that flows to the right between two large buildings. The stream will split, so ignore the path to the right for now and continue following the water to the left.
The path will end, forcing the stream to become a waterfall. Check the map to ensure 2B is above the entrance's waypoint and jump down to where the water crashes on a nearby ledge. The map will suggest the player has reached their destination, but there is still some platforming to be done to truly get there.
Step away from the waterfall and look back towards the side of the cliff. Carefully turn right and examine the floor below to witness a collection of other waterfalls and debris. Look for the orange-glowing collectible and leap toward it. 2B will now be on the same level as the entrance to the Flooded City.
Turn left and take a few steps to discover a circular opening leading into the side of the cliff. Here, 2B can enter a
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