NieR: Automata offers several editions, each with unique content. Let's compare the key differences between the Game of the YoRHa and End of the YoRHa editions.
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 escalating difficulty and 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 Edition (Switch Only): Offers the separately purchasable 6C2P4A118680823 DLC containing additional costumes from NieR: Replicant, including character replicas and various accessories.
Game of the YoRHa Edition (PS & PC): Includes exclusive content such as:
- Play System Pod Skin
- Cardboard Pod Skin
- Retro Grey & Red Pod Skins
- 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. The End of the YoRHa's additional DLC is purely cosmetic.
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 (Machine Mask, Grimoire Weiss Pod, Cardboard, Retro Grey & Red Pod Skins).
In summary, choose the edition based on your preferred platform. The cosmetic differences between the Game of the YoRHa and Become As Gods editions are minor. The End of the YoRHa edition's extra DLC is a separate purchase, offering only cosmetic additions.