Nier: Automata Gets Release Date on PS4 from Square Enix

Written by Brandon Hofer on December 06, 2016

News: If you have been looking forward to playing Nier: Automata then you only have to wait a few more months before it is released.

Square Enix has revealed that Nier: Automata is going to be released on March 7, 2017 for the PS4. . Developed in collaboration with PlatinumGames Inc., the 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, which include:

Black Box Edition

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, Inc. (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

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

Do you plan on picking up Nier: Automata in March? There is going to be a demo available on the PlayStation Network but we haven’t been told an exact date yet. Tell us what you think below.