During the PlayStation Experience this weekend, Square Enix, revealed that NieR: Automata will be available in Europe for the PlayStation 4 from 10th March 2017. 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 on the PlayStation Network.
In addition, Square Enix also confirmed details of a limited “Black Box Edition”. The coveted Black Box Edition will be available in limited quantities from the Square Enix Online Store. Housed within a sleek black Collector’s Edition box, the Black Box Edition will include:
“Black Box Edition” for PlayStation 4 system
- ● 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, Inc. (TEKKEN / Drakengard / NIER)
- ● Additional bonus DLC content, including: Machine Mask Accessory, Grimoire Weiss Pod, Play System Pod Skin, Retro Grey Pod Skin, Retro Red Pod Skin, and Cardboard Pod Skin
As well as the Black Box Edition, a special Limited Edition includes an exclusive Steelbook® case featuring character illustrations from Akihiko Yoshida along with extra digital bonus content. The Limited Edition will be available from select retailers. Further details will follow at a later date.
A Day One edition will also be available and will include reversible box art featuring character illustrations from Akihiko Yoshida, as well as six pieces of bonus DLC 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 on 10th March 2017 for the PlayStation 4.
Official Website: http://www.nier-automata.com
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