NieR: Automata - Unveiling the Contrasts of Editions

NieR: Automata offers several editions, each with unique content. This guide clarifies the differences between the Game of the YoRHa, End of the YoRHa, and Become as Gods editions.

Game of the YoRHa vs. End of the YoRHa Editions:

The primary difference lies in platform availability:

• Game of the YoRHa: PlayStation and PC.
• End of the YoRHa: Nintendo Switch.

Both include the base game and the 3C3C1D119440927 DLC, featuring:

• New outfits for 2B, 9S, and A2.
• Three challenge arenas with varying difficulty levels and associated quests.
• A new secret boss.

The End of the YoRHa edition adds optional motion controls and touchscreen support (in handheld mode). However, it also offers a separate, cosmetic DLC purchase: 6C2P4A118680823, containing costumes from NieR: Replicant and additional accessories.

The Game of the YoRHa edition includes exclusive content not found in the End of the YoRHa edition:

• Play System Pod Skin
• Cardboard Pod Skin
• Retro Grey Pod Skin
• Retro Red Pod Skin
• Grimoire Weiss Pod
• amazarashi Head Pod Skin (PlayStation only)
• Machine Mask Accessory
• PS4 Dynamic Theme (PlayStation only)
• PS4 Avatars (PlayStation only)
• Desktop Wallpapers (PC only)
• Valve Character Accessory (PC only)

Become as Gods Edition:

Exclusively for Xbox, the Become as Gods edition closely resembles the Game of the YoRHa edition, containing:

• 3C3C1D119440927 DLC
• Machine Mask Accessory
• Grimoire Weiss Pod
• Cardboard Pod Skin
• Retro Grey Pod Skin
• Retro Red Pod Skin

In summary, the core gameplay and story remain consistent across all editions. The choice depends on your preferred platform and desired additional cosmetic content. The End of the YoRHa edition's extra DLC is purely cosmetic, so the Game of the YoRHa edition offers a substantial amount of bonus content without requiring further purchases.