NieR: Automata details "Android System" online element; more DLC confirmed

In a recent livestream hosted by Dengeki, Square Enix announced NieR: Automata will have an online component called the ‘Android System’. Additionally, the company also revealed the game is planned to receive extra DLCs beyond its release.

Read all the details from the broadcast here:

Android System

When the player dies, an Android will be left behind at the place they die. Various data remains in the android (plug-in chips, etc.), and by “recovering” the android, you can take that data back. If you die again without recovering your android, you’ll lose the previous android. Also, in cases where you play for a long time without recovering your android, it will disappear.

In cases where you “repair,” not recover your android, that android can fight alongside you for a fixed period of time. Additionally, if you’re connected online, you can discover other players’ androids, and by repairing them, you can fight alongside other players’ androids for a fixed period. Whether or not you’ll get the other players’ plug-in chips if you decide to recover them is a secret.

Downloadable Content

Under the request of 9S voice actor Natsuki Hanae, Square Enix has decided to develop downloadable content. Hanae says he hopes for a costume of Kaine from NieR for 2B, but whether or not that is part of the downloadable content is unknown.

Free PlayStation 4 Theme

Starting February 22, the following PlayStation 4 themes will be available for free via the PlayStation Store in Japan.

Last but not least, check out the livestream as well as a new TV spot for the game below:

Dengeki PlayStation Livestream #2

https://youtu.be/7YrvkfSVOt0

“No Restrictions Version” TV Spot

NieR: Automata is due out for PlayStation 4 in Japan on February 23, in North America on March 7 and Europe on March 10. A PC version for Steam is also in development for release some time this year.

Via: Gematsu, Games Talk (#1, #2)


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