The Shopping Center (also known as the Commercial Building or Shopping Mall) is a location in NieR:Automata. It is a relatively small location based on the remnants of a typical shopping mall constructed by humans. It contains several human-era items that can be found on the upper floor of the store and houses a secret underground area.
Location[]
The old commercial building can be found north of the Resistance Camp, connecting the City Ruins and the Forest Zone. Upon approaching the outskirts of the ruins, near the large tower there is a wooden bridge which directly leads to the abandoned shopping center.
Coming from the other side, the building can be accessed by taking the route near the Forest Zone: Center transporter. The terminal itself can only be accessed after first encountering Emil in the story, who busts through the barricade that leads to the Forest Zone in a scripted sequence.
Points of Interest[]
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The main, though somewhat dangerous way of accessing the building. Underneath lies the dangerous Canyon. |
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A camp set up in a clearing just outside with a Resistance Supply Trader sells some basic items after Camp Development is completed. |
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An elevator requiring the Elevator Key to access. This takes the player to Kainé's Shack. |
Notes[]
- This area is where Emil is first encountered, as well as the first Lunar Tear that triggers his quest.
- 9S will need to take the elevator down as part of the Gathering Keepsakes sidequest. Emil's Memories should be completed beforehand in order to obtain the Elevator Key.
- The Department Store Flyer is in a locked chest just to the right of the entrance, hidden in the bushes. Requires 9S to access.
- Due to Kainé's Shack being located underneath the shopping Center, the area was likely built over the ruins of The Aerie.
