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 to help you choose the right one.
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:
- Revealing Outfit (2B)
- Young Man's Outfit (9S)
- Destroyer's Outfit (A2)
- Three challenge arenas with tiered difficulty and 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 (Switch Only): Offers a separate, purchasable DLC, 6C2P4A118680823, containing additional costumes from NieR: Replicant:
- 2P's Body Replica (2B)
- 9P's Body Replica (9S)
- P2's Body Replica (A2)
- YoRHa Uniform 1 (2B)
- YoRHa Uniform 2 (9S)
- YoRHa Uniform Prototype (A2)
- White Fox Mask
- Black Fox Mask
- Under The Moon Bauble
- Remnant Flower Bauble
- Mama (Pod 042)
- Carrier (Pod 153)
Game of the YoRHa (PS & PC): Includes these 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)
Both editions offer the complete story and gameplay, with the added content of the 3C3C1D119440927 DLC. The End of the YoRHa's additional DLC is purely cosmetic.
Become As Gods Edition (Xbox Only)
The Become As Gods edition (Xbox only) closely resembles the Game of the YoRHa edition, including:
- 3C3C1D119440927 DLC
- Machine Mask Accessory
- Grimoire Weiss Pod
- Cardboard Pod Skin
- Retro Grey Pod Skin
- Retro Red Pod Skin
Ultimately, the best edition depends on your preferred platform. The cosmetic differences are minor; the core gameplay experience remains consistent across all versions.
