NieR: Automata - How To Get The Type-40 Sword

In NieR:Automata, short swords boast fast attack speeds and narrow hitboxes, making them versatile weapons. While upgrades enhance their longevity, numerous powerful weapons, like the Type-40 sword, offer significant power boosts. However, obtaining the Type-40 sword requires completing a side quest chain, easily missed without careful attention. Here's how to acquire it:

Acquiring the Type-40 Sword

The Type-40 Sword is the reward for completing the side quest "Find A Present," the final quest in a series involving Operator 6O. To unlock it, you must complete two preceding quests:

Post-Chapter 5: After defeating Adam and Eve in Chapter 5, you receive a call from Operator 6O initiating the "Investigating Communications" quest. Complete this immediately as it's easily missed.
Chapter 6 & 7: Progress through Chapter 6 (Forest Castle events) and into Chapter 7. After speaking with Pascal about A2, explore the city ruins to trigger another call from Operator 6O, leading to the "Terminal Repairs" quest.
Final Call & "Find a Present": While returning to the Resistance Camp in Chapter 7, a final call from Operator 6O introduces the "Find a Present" quest. Check your inbox at an access point to begin.
Reward: Completing "Find a Present" delivers the Type-40 Sword to your inbox.

Type-40 Sword Stats & Upgrades:

At level 1, the Type-40 Sword performs a 5-hit light attack combo and a 3-hit heavy attack combo. Upgrading it to level 4 increases the light attack combo to 7 hits and boosts its effectiveness against stunned enemies. Titanium Alloy is required for these upgrades.

Additional "Find a Present" Rewards:

Besides the Type-40 Sword, completing the quest also yields:

A130: Bomb
Amber x 4
5,000 G
800 EXP