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While much of NieR: Automata centers around the epic clash between Androids and Machines, there's a whole world of peaceful activities to explore. Fishing, a delightful and optional pastime, can be easily overlooked during your journey through the game. Yet, it offers a serene escape from combat and a lucrative opportunity to gather rare items and earn money without exhausting other resources.

How To Fish In NieR: Automata

Fishing in NieR: Automata is a straightforward yet rewarding activity that you can enjoy in nearly any body of water, from shallow streams to deeper pools. To start fishing, simply stand still in water until a prompt appears above your character's head. Hold down the designated button to sit back and cast your pod:

• O on PlayStation
• B on Xbox
• Enter on PC

Once your pod is in the water, patience is key. Wait for the telltale signs of a nibble; your pod will bob up and down. Hold off on reeling in until the pod is fully submerged with a clear, audible plop. You'll need to react swiftly, pressing the reel-in button within a second, or the fish will escape. Feel free to cast and recast as many times as you wish—there are no limits, so you can fish to your heart's content, aiming to catch as many fish or interesting junk items as possible.

For added convenience, you can equip a plug-in chip that displays a fishing icon in the top right of your screen, indicating when you're in a fishable body of water.

Rewards For Fishing In NieR: Automata

Regardless of whether you're casting your line in a tranquil pond or the murky sewers, the items you reel in can be sold for a handsome sum. This makes fishing an excellent, safe, and quick method for amassing funds early in the game, particularly useful for those looking to expand their plug-in chip capacity. If you're brave enough to fish in the sewers, you might even snag an Iron Pipe—a potentially powerful weapon that can significantly enhance your arsenal, depending on your luck.