NieR: Automata boasts several editions, each offering unique content. This guide clarifies the differences between the Game of the YoRHa and End of the YoRHa editions, along with a brief look at the Become as Gods edition.
Game of the YoRHa vs. End of the YoRHa Edition:
The primary distinction 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 (6C2P4A118680823), containing costumes from NieR: Replicant.
Exclusive Content:
- Game of the YoRHa: Includes additional pod skins (Play System, Cardboard, Retro Grey, Retro Red, Grimoire Weiss), a Machine Mask accessory, and platform-specific bonuses (PS4 dynamic theme, avatars; PC wallpapers, Valve character accessory).
- End of the YoRHa: Offers the separately purchasable 6C2P4A118680823 DLC with additional costumes and pod skins.
Story and gameplay remain identical across both editions. The additional DLC in the End of the YoRHa edition is purely cosmetic.
Become as Gods Edition:
Exclusive to Xbox, this edition closely resembles the Game of the YoRHa edition, including the 3C3C1D119440927 DLC, Machine Mask accessory, Grimoire Weiss Pod, and Cardboard, Retro Grey, and Retro Red pod skins.
In summary, the choice depends on your preferred platform. The core gameplay experience is consistent across all editions, with differences primarily in included DLC and platform-specific extras.
