The Wandering Couple is one of the most memorable side quests in NieR Automata, blending storytelling with exploration across multiple locations. Players guide two fleeing Resistance androids who desire a peaceful life away from constant warfare. Completing this multi-stage objective offers unique rewards and valuable character insights.
Starting the Quest in Pascal's Village
To initiate the questline, travel to Pascal's Village after finishing the primary Machine Trade quest. Head to the ground level and speak with the two androids standing near the ladder. They will ask you to retrieve an Elaborate Gadget from the Abandoned Factory to help them fix the male android.
Navigate back to the factory zone near the area where you previously retrieved your body. Grab the item near the shipping crates and return it to the pair. After delivering the item, the couple will thank you and prepare to move onward.
Locating the Couple in the Flooded City
After leaving the village, head to the Flooded City to track down the fleeing androids. You will find them standing near a ruined building along the coast. They need financial assistance to escape across the ocean and will request 50,000G.
Providing the funds allows them to proceed with their plans to pay a local contact. Leave the region briefly or dive into the nearby water to refresh the map state. When you return, you will find the male android lying damaged near the bridge after being betrayed.
Tracking the Female Android and Final Repair
Use your Pod to scan his bio-data and follow the trail toward the Amusement Park. Search near a tree by the entrance reception area to find the female android heavily damaged. She requires a single piece of Memory Alloy to function again.
Hand over the material, and Pascal will arrive to assist with the technical repairs. Once restored, the dark narrative twist behind their relationship is fully revealed. Completing the storyline grants valuable experience, currency, and the A080 Wave Pod Program.
Important Missable Warnings and Tips
It is crucial to finish this mission before triggering the main story events in the Flooded City through Anemone. Advancing the main plot past this point will permanently fail or lock the quest for that playthrough. Additionally, avoid reloading your save during the final Amusement Park phase to prevent quest bugs.
