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 most significant 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 on Nintendo Switch 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.
Game of the YoRHa Edition (PS & PC): Includes exclusive content such as 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).
Become As Gods Edition (Xbox)
The Become As Gods edition, exclusive to Xbox, closely resembles the Game of the YoRHa edition, bundling the base game, 3C3C1D119440927 DLC, Machine Mask accessory, Grimoire Weiss Pod, and Cardboard, Retro Grey, and Retro Red Pod skins.
Conclusion
Both the Game of the YoRHa and End of the YoRHa editions provide the complete base game and the 3C3C1D119440927 DLC. The choice depends primarily on your preferred platform. While the End of the YoRHa edition offers additional DLC, it's purely cosmetic. The Become As Gods edition provides a similar package to the Game of the YoRHa edition but for Xbox users.
