NieR: Automata: Essential Differences in YoRHa Editions

NieR: Automata offers several editions, each with unique content. This guide compares the Game of the YoRHa and End of the YoRHa editions, clarifying their 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 varying difficulty levels and associated quests.
• A new secret boss.

The End of the YoRHa edition on Switch adds optional motion controls and touchscreen support in handheld mode. However, it also offers a separate, cosmetic DLC (6C2P4A118680823) containing costumes from NieR: Replicant.

The Game of the YoRHa edition boasts exclusive 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)

Gameplay and story remain identical across both editions. While the End of the YoRHa edition offers additional cosmetic DLC, the Game of the YoRHa edition provides a substantial amount of bonus content.

Become As Gods Edition

Exclusively for Xbox, the Become As Gods edition 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

In summary, the best edition for you depends on your preferred platform and whether you value the platform-specific bonus content offered by the Game of the YoRHa edition over the additional cosmetic DLC available for the End of the YoRHa edition on Switch.