
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 various difficulty levels and quests.
- A new secret boss.
The End of the YoRHa edition uniquely offers optional motion controls and touchscreen support (in handheld mode).
Edition-Specific Content
End of the YoRHa Edition (Switch Only): Offers the separately purchasable 6C2P4A118680823 DLC, containing additional costumes from NieR: Replicant, including character replicas and themed accessories.
Game of the YoRHa Edition (PS & PC): Includes exclusive content such as:
- 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 & Avatars (PlayStation only)
- Desktop Wallpapers (PC only)
- Valve Character Accessory (PC only)
Gameplay and story remain identical across both editions. While the End of the YoRHa edition allows for additional cosmetic DLC purchases, the Game of the YoRHa edition provides a substantial amount of bonus content.
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 pod skins and accessories. It lacks the platform-specific bonuses found in the other editions.