
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 version.
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 (Switch Only): Offers a separate purchasable DLC, 6C2P4A118680823, containing additional costumes from NieR: Replicant. This DLC is purely cosmetic.
Game of the YoRHa (PS & PC): Includes the following bonus content:
- 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)
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 Game of the YoRHa edition.
In summary, both the Game of the YoRHa and End of the YoRHa editions provide the complete core game experience. The choice depends on your preferred platform and whether you value the additional cosmetic DLC and platform-specific bonus items.