NieR: Automata has been available for several years, and over time, multiple editions have emerged—each offering different content depending on the platform and version you choose. If you're purchasing the game physically, you may only get access to the base game, but digital buyers have more options.
Two of the most popular versions available are the Game Of The YoRHa edition and the End Of The YoRHa edition. These editions differ slightly in terms of platform availability and included content. Below is a breakdown of what each edition offers so you can decide which one suits your needs best.
Game Of The YoRHa vs End Of The YoRHa Edition In NieR: Automata
One of the primary differences between these two editions is their platform exclusivity:
- Game Of The YoRHa Edition – Available on PlayStation and PC
- End Of The YoRHa Edition – Exclusive to Nintendo Switch
Both editions include the full base game and the first DLC pack titled 3C3C1D119440927, which adds the following gameplay-enhancing content:
- Revealing Outfit for 2B
- Young Man's Outfit for 9S
- Destroyer's Outfit for A2
- Three challenge arenas with tiered difficulties and related quests
- A new secret boss
Additionally, the End Of The YoRHa Edition introduces optional motion controls that adjust certain inputs during gameplay, along with touchscreen support when playing in handheld mode on the Switch.
End Of The YoRHa Edition Unique Content (Nintendo Switch Only)
The End Of The YoRHa Edition also allows players to purchase an additional DLC pack called 6C2P4A118680823, which contains exclusive cosmetic items, some inspired by NieR: Replicant:
- 2P's Body Replica (for 2B)
- 9P's Body Replica (for 9S)
- P2’s Body Replica (for A2)
- YoRHa Uniform 1 (for 2B)
- YoRHa Uniform 2 (for 9S)
- YoRHa Uniform Prototype (for A2)
- White Fox Mask
- Black Fox Mask
- Under The Moon Bauble
- Remnant Flower Bauble
- Mama (Pod 042)
- Carrier (Pod 153)
This DLC is only available on the Nintendo Switch version and must be purchased separately.
Game Of The YoRHa Edition Unique Content
The Game Of The YoRHa Edition includes the 3C3C1D119440927 DLC as well as a variety of bonus cosmetic items depending on the platform:
- Play System Pod Skin
- Cardboard Pod Skin
- Retro Grey Pod Skin
- Retro Red Pod Skin
- Grimoire Weiss Pod
- amazarashi Head Pod Skin (PlayStation exclusive)
- Machine Mask Accessory
- PS4 Dynamic Theme (PlayStation exclusive)
- PS4 Avatars (PlayStation exclusive)
- Desktop Wallpapers (PC exclusive)
- Valve Character Accessory (PC exclusive)
In terms of gameplay and story content, both editions offer the same core experience, including all endings and the included DLC. The extra DLC in the End Of The YoRHa Edition is purely cosmetic, so if you're more interested in gameplay than aesthetics, the Game Of The YoRHa Edition should suffice.
What Is The Become As Gods Edition For NieR: Automata?
The Become As Gods Edition is exclusive to Xbox and is largely similar to the Game Of The YoRHa Edition, with slight variations in platform-specific cosmetics.
This edition includes:
- 3C3C1D119440927 DLC
- Machine Mask Accessory
- Grimoire Weiss Pod
- Cardboard Pod Skin
- Retro Grey Pod Skin
- Retro Red Pod Skin
While the Become As Gods Edition doesn't offer platform-exclusive content beyond cosmetics, it still delivers the complete NieR: Automata experience tailored for Xbox users.
