NieR: Automata Become As Gods launches on Xbox One, gets awesome trailer

Last year’s smash hit NieR: Automata has finally arrived shores on the Xbox One. Publisher Square Enix is celebrating this with a new launch trailer for the exclusive Xbox One version of the original game, titles BECOME AS GODS Edition. Check it out!

It only took a few weeks of patience for Xbox One gamers to finally get their hands on NieR: Automata, after the port was recently announced during this year’s E3. A short wait between announcement and release but a huge span when you consider that the original NieR: Automata released way back in early 2017 on PS4 and PC. It’s unclear why users on Microsoft’s games console had to wait a bit more than one year to get a chance of experiencing Yoko Taro’s newest cult action game but all is good that ends good.

The wait was not a total waste of time either, since the BECOME AS GODS dubbed edition releasing on the Xbox One today comes bundled with a bunch of goodies. The previously released 3C3C1D119440927 DLC expansion, four Pod Skins and one Mask Accessory are included in this version.

NieR: Automata convinced fans and reviewers alike upon its debut, with the trademark Yoko Taro weirdness and focus on philosophical themes, and immensely fun action gameplay done by legendary Japanese action game developer Platinum Games. Square Enix’s decision to fund this mixture of creative talent both narrative and mechanical paid off nicely, since NieR: Automata marked the first big commercial hit for game director Yoko Taro after more than two decades in the industry.

Taro garnered a niche but devoted fanbase ever since 2003’s Drakengard which showed Taro’s unique artistic and creative talent. A general lack of polish, both technically and mechanically, relegated his previous works as hidden gems however, so it’s very nice that a broader crowd is now getting the opportunity to experience his craft.

You can head over to the Microsoft Store right now and grab NieR: Automata BECOME AS GODS for $49,99. A great deal, considering NieR: Automata is still being sold for $59,99 on Steam without the $14 expansion.