NieR: Automata Releases March 2017 Worldwide; Special Black Box Edition Detailed

More information on the upcoming action-RPG NieR: Automata, from Platinum Games and Square Enix was revealed today during PlayStation Experience event in Los Angeles. NieR: Automata’s worldwide release date for the PS4 will be Mar. 7, 2016. Also, via the PS Blog, we learned more about the game’s Day One edition as well as a special Black Box Edition too. Here’s the info on both:

Black Box Edition for PS4 — $189.99

• A sleek black Collector’s Edition box housing the below exclusive content.
• 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.

It’s a good time to be an ARPG fan. Square Enix paved the way for the new Nier with the successful Final Fantasy XV released earlier this week. Are you excited for some new ARPG-JRPG action? Let us know in the comments.