Nier: Automata Weapon Types and Combo System Shown Off in New Trailer

Written by Brandon Hofer on February 21, 2017

News: Square Enix has released some more details about the upcoming Nier: Automata and what you can expect with the combat in the game.

Some new Nier: Automata details have just been revealed which includes a unique array of weapon types, a fluid combo system and some fast paced battle mechanics. The game will feature four weapon types available to protagonist 2B (small swords, large swords, spears and combat bracers) that can be switched mid-combo to maximize 2B’s range of abilities and effectiveness. Players can also unlock a diverse arsenal of weapons and upgrades to the player’s “Pod” support system to enhance their gameplay.

In case you haven’t been following Nier: Automata’s development the premise is as follows:

”Invaders from another world attack without warning, unleashing their secret weapon: the machines. In the face of this insurmountable threat, the human race is driven from the earth and takes refuge on the moon.

The humans develop an army of android soldiers to fight back against the mechanical horde, but succeed only in slowing its advance. To break the deadlock, a new breed of android infantry is sent into the fray: the YoRHa squad.

In the forsaken wasteland below, the war between the machines and the androids rages on. A war that is soon to unveil the long-forgotten truth of this world…”

Square Enix released a new trailer to show off some of the different weapon types and combos that you can use during combat in the game. Check out that video below and tell us what you think about Nier: Automata.