NieR: Automata offers several editions, each with unique content. Choosing the right one depends on your platform and desired extras. Let's break down the key differences between the Game of the YoRHa and End of the YoRHa editions.
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 Switch's End of the YoRHa edition adds optional motion controls and touchscreen support in handheld mode. However, it also offers a separate, optional cosmetic DLC (6C2P4A118680823) with costumes from NieR: Replicant.
Exclusive Content:
Game of the YoRHa (PS & PC):
- 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)
End of the YoRHa (Switch):
- 3C3C1D119440927 DLC (as mentioned above)
- Optional 6C2P4A118680823 DLC (separate purchase) including additional costumes and pod skins. This DLC contains cosmetic items only.
- Motion controls and touchscreen support.
Become as Gods Edition
The Become as Gods edition is exclusive to Xbox and largely mirrors the Game of the YoRHa edition's content, including the 3C3C1D119440927 DLC, the Machine Mask Accessory, Grimoire Weiss Pod, Cardboard Pod Skin, Retro Grey Pod Skin, and Retro Red Pod Skin.
In summary, the core gameplay experience remains consistent across all editions. The choice hinges on your preferred platform and whether you value the platform-specific extras or the additional cosmetic DLC available for the Switch version.
