NieR: Automata offers several editions, each with varying content. The key differences lie in platform availability and included DLC. Let's break down the "Game of the YoRHa" and "End of the YoRHa" editions:
Game of the YoRHa Edition vs. End of the YoRHa Edition:
The most significant difference is platform exclusivity:
- Game of the YoRHa: Available on PlayStation and PC.
- End of the YoRHa: Exclusive to Nintendo Switch.
Both include the base game and the 3C3C1D119440927 DLC, featuring:
- Three challenge arenas with tiered difficulty and associated quests.
- New secret boss.
- Outfits for 2B, 9S, and A2.
The Switch's End of the YoRHa edition adds optional motion controls and touchscreen support in handheld mode. However, it also offers a separate, purchasable DLC (6C2P4A118680823) containing additional costumes from NieR: Replicant.
Unique Content:
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Game of the YoRHa: Includes various pod skins (Play System, Cardboard, Retro Grey, Retro Red, Grimoire Weiss), a machine mask accessory, and platform-specific bonuses (PS4 dynamic theme, avatars; PC desktop wallpapers, Valve character accessory).
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End of the YoRHa: Offers the separately purchased 6C2P4A118680823 DLC with costumes from NieR: Replicant, including replicas of 2P, 9P, and P2 outfits, YoRHa uniforms, fox masks, and pod skins.
Story and core gameplay remain identical across both editions. The additional DLC in the End of the YoRHa edition is purely cosmetic.
Become As Gods Edition:
This edition is exclusive to Xbox and closely resembles the Game of the YoRHa edition. It includes the base game, 3C3C1D119440927 DLC, a machine mask accessory, Grimoire Weiss pod skin, and Cardboard, Retro Grey, and Retro Red pod skins.
In summary, the choice depends on your preferred platform and whether you value the additional cosmetic DLC offered on the Switch or the platform-specific bonuses included in the Game of the YoRHa edition.
