Publisher Square Enix and developer PlatinumGames have officially launched their renowned JRPG NieR: Automata on the Nintendo Switch titled NieR: Automata - The End of YoRHa Edition. The game has sold 6.5 million units since its initial release on other platforms in 2017!
NieR: Automata is an action role playing game through a post apocalyptic world following androids 2B, 9S and A2 as they reclaim the world from machine lifeforms and uncover truths about humanity. The End of YoRHa Edition will have a physical release in addition to a digital one. It will also include all previously released downloadable content and brand new costumes specific to the Nintendo Switch.
See below for some key features of the game:
Action-Packed Battles – Players will switch between using melee and ranged attacks in battle against hordes of enemies and challenging bosses across a variety of open field maps. The tight controls and incredibly fluid combat are simple to learn for newcomers while offering plenty of depth for more experienced action gamers. Players can perform high-speed battle actions—combining light and heavy attacks—and switch through an arsenal of weaponry while evading enemies with speed and style.
Beautifully Desolate Open-World – The game seamlessly joins together hauntingly beautiful vistas and locations with no area loading. The environments are rendered in 60fps and contain a wealth of sub-events in addition to the main storyline.
Masterfully Crafted Story and Characters – NieR: Automata tells the story of androids 2B, 9S and A2 and their ferocious battle to reclaim a machine-driven dystopia overrun by powerful weapons known as machine lifeforms.
Elements of an RPG – Players will obtain a variety of weapon types, level up in battle, learn new combat skills, and customise a loadout that caters to their playstyle.
Utilise the Pod Support System to Assist In and Outside of Battle – Pods can attack the enemy in both manual and lock-on modes. They can also assist outside of battle, such as allowing the player to glide through the air. Pods can be enhanced throughout the game, with upgrades including new attack methods and variations.
“Auto Mode” Available for Beginners – Novice players can elect “Auto Mode” for easy attacks and evasions.
NieR: Automata - The End of YoRHa Edition is available now on Nintendo Switch for $39.99. NieR: Automata is also available on PC via Steam, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4.
Check out the official launch trailer from Nintendo now:
