NieR: Automata offers several editions, each with unique content. This guide compares the Game of the YoRHa and End of the YoRHa editions, highlighting their differences.
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:
- 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 offers optional motion controls and touchscreen support (handheld mode).
End of the YoRHa Edition Exclusive Content
The Switch version allows separate purchase of the 6C2P4A118680823 DLC, containing costumes from NieR: Replicant:
- 2P, 9P, and P2 body replicas.
- YoRHa uniforms for 2B, 9S, and A2.
- White and black fox masks.
- Under the Moon and Remnant Flower baubles.
- Mama (Pod 042) and Carrier (Pod 153) pods.
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 provide the complete game story and gameplay, with the additional DLC enhancing the experience. The End of the YoRHa's extra DLC is purely cosmetic.
Become as Gods Edition
Exclusively available on Xbox, the Become as Gods edition closely resembles the Game of the YoRHa edition, including:
- 3C3C1D119440927 DLC.
- Machine Mask accessory.
- Grimoire Weiss Pod skin.
- Cardboard, Retro Grey, and Retro Red Pod skins.
