'NieR: Automata' Release Date Revealed During PSX 2016; New Trailer Out Now

NieR: Automata
NieR: Automata Photo: Square Enix

A plethora of new details on NieR: Automata materialized during Sony’s PlayStation Experience, including a new trailer, the game’s North American launch date and details on the NieR: Automata Collector’s Editions we’ll see in stores early next year.

A brief new trailer for NieR: Automata debuted on Saturday, alongside details on two physical versions of the game, and it finally provided a timeline for the upcoming Nier sequel. Admittedly, Square Enix packs quite a bit of action into the 48-second teaser. But the only thing newsworthy about the new NieR: Automata trailer is the release date at the end of the video. Thankfully, Square Enix and PlatinumGames also released new information on the massive (and expensive) limited edition NieR: Automata that will be available at launch.

NieR: Automata Black Box Edition
NieR: Automata Black Box Edition Photo: Square Enix

Here’s everything players will find in the $190 NieR: Automata Black Box Edition :

  • NieR: Automata

  • 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.

NieR: Automata Black Box Edition will also include a “sleek black” collector’s box to store all of the aforementioned items. Those who pre-order the standard version of the game will receive NieR: Automata - Day One Edition; a special bundle that includes the base game and same Day One content included with NieR: Automata Black Box Edition.

For a closer look at NieR: Automata , check out the new trailer that debuted during this year’s PlayStation Experience. Then head down to the comments section and let us know which version of NieR: Automata you’re going to buy when the game hits PC and PS4 next year.

NieR: Automata is in development for PlayStation 4 and PC. The game debuts March 7, 2017.

Be sure to check back with iDigitalTimes.com and follow Scott on Twitter for additional NieR: Automata news throughout the rest of 2016 and as long as Square Enix continues to support NieR: Automata after launch.

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