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 key 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 adds optional motion controls and touchscreen support (in handheld mode).
Edition-Specific Content
End of the YoRHa Edition (Switch Only): Offers a separate, purchasable DLC (6C2P4A118680823) containing additional costumes from NieR: Replicant, including character replicas and themed accessories. These are purely cosmetic.
Game of the YoRHa Edition (PS & PC): Includes the following exclusive extras:
- 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)
In terms of core gameplay and story, both editions are identical, offering the complete game and its multiple endings. The additional DLC in the End of the YoRHa edition is cosmetic.
Become as Gods Edition (Xbox Only)
The Become as Gods edition, exclusive to Xbox, closely resembles the Game of the YoRHa edition, including the 3C3C1D119440927 DLC and several of the same pod and accessory skins. It lacks the platform-specific bonuses found in the other editions.