NieR: Automata Brings It’s Post-Apocalyptic World to the West on March 7 At the PlayStation Experience this past weekend, Square Enix revealed that NieR: Automata will be released on March 7, 2017 for the PlayStation 4 computer entertainment system. Developed in collaboration with PlatinumGames, the exciting new action role-playing game centers around the story of androids 2B, 9S and A2, and their ferocious battle to reclaim a post-apocalyptic world abandoned by mankind and overrun by powerful weapons known as machine lifeforms. Fans and newcomers alike are also invited to get their hands on the action-RPG in a newly announced consumer demo, coming soon to the PlayStation Network. For gamers in search of exclusive items to complement the fast-paced action of NieR: Automata, Square Enix also announced the “Black Box Edition” and Day One Edition. “Black Box Edition” for PlayStation 4 system • A sleek black Collector’s Edition box housing the below exclusive contents • The NieR: Automata game • Exquisitely crafted YoRHa “2B” Figurine • Hardback 64-page artbook detailing the stunning artwork and illustrations from the game • Exclusive steelbook case featuring artwork from renowned Akihiko Yoshida (Final Fantasy XIV / Bravely Default) • Hauntingly Beautiful Soundtrack containing 13 live recorded songs from NieR and NieR: Automata, composed by veteran Keiichi Okabe from Monaca (Tekken / Drakengard / NieR) • All Day One Edition digital content, including: Machine Mask Accessory, Grimoire Weiss Pod, Play System Pod Skin, Retro Grey Pod Skin, Retro Red Pod Skin, and Cardboard Pod Skin Day One Edition for PlayStation 4 system • The NieR: Automata game • Reversible box art featuring character illustrations from Akihiko Yoshida • Six pieces of exclusive digital content, including: Machine Mask Accessory, Grimoire Weiss Pod, Play System Pod Skin, Retro Grey Pod Skin, Retro Red Pod Skin, and Cardboard Pod Skin NieR: Automata will be available for the PlayStation 4 system on March 7, 2017 in North America for $59.99 and Steam in 2017. The “Black Box Edition” is available for pre-order exclusively through the Square Enix Online Store for $189.99. The Day One Edition is available for pre-order at all participating retailers. |