Exclusive: 'NieR: Automata' Editions Comparison Revealed

NieR: Automata offers several editions, each with unique features. This guide compares the Game of the YoRHa and End of the YoRHa editions, highlighting their differences to help you choose the best version.

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:

• 2B, 9S, and A2's alternative outfits.
• Three challenging arenas with quests.
• A new secret boss.

The Switch's End of the YoRHa edition offers optional motion controls and touchscreen support in handheld mode.

End of the YoRHa Edition Exclusive Content

The Switch version allows separate purchase of the 6C2P4A118680823 DLC, containing costumes from NieR: Replicant:

• 2B, 9S, and A2's replica outfits.
• YoRHa uniform variations for each character.
• Fox masks (white and black).
• Baubles ("Under the Moon" and "Remnant Flower").
• Mama (Pod 042) and Carrier (Pod 153) pod skins.

Game of the YoRHa Edition Exclusive Content

This edition includes:

• 3C3C1D119440927 DLC (as mentioned above).
• Play System, Cardboard, Retro Grey, and Retro Red pod skins.
• Grimoire Weiss pod skin.
• amazarashi head pod skin (PlayStation only).
• Machine Mask accessory.
• PlayStation 4 dynamic theme and avatars (PlayStation only).
• Desktop wallpapers and Valve character accessory (PC only).

Both editions offer the complete game story and gameplay, with the added content primarily cosmetic. The extra DLC in the End of the YoRHa edition is 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 skin.
• Cardboard, Retro Grey, and Retro Red pod skins.

Ultimately, the best edition depends on your preferred platform. The additional DLCs offer cosmetic variations, but don't significantly alter the core gameplay experience.