NieR: Automata offers several editions, each with unique content. Understanding the differences is key to choosing the right version. This guide compares the Game of the YoRHa and End of the YoRHa editions, highlighting their key distinctions.
Game of the YoRHa vs. End of the YoRHa Edition
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).
End of the YoRHa Edition Exclusive Content
The Nintendo Switch version offers a separate purchasable DLC, 6C2P4A118680823, containing costumes from NieR: Replicant:
- Replica outfits for 2B, 9S, and A2 (based on characters from NieR: Replicant).
- YoRHa uniform variations for each character.
- Fox masks (white and black).
- Baubles (Under the Moon and Remnant Flower).
- Pod variations (Mama and Carrier).
Game of the YoRHa Edition Exclusive Content
The PlayStation and PC versions include these extras:
- 3C3C1D119440927 DLC (as mentioned above)
- 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)
Both editions offer the complete game story and gameplay, with the End of the YoRHa edition's additional DLC purely cosmetic.
Become As Gods Edition
Exclusively for Xbox, the Become As Gods edition is largely similar to the Game of the YoRHa edition, including:
- 3C3C1D119440927 DLC
- Machine Mask Accessory
- Grimoire Weiss Pod
- Cardboard Pod Skin
- Retro Grey Pod Skin
- Retro Red Pod Skin
In summary, choose the edition based on your preferred platform. The additional DLC in each edition is largely cosmetic, so gameplay differences are minimal.
