Fans of the popular Nier series are able to try out the newest game NieR: Automata starting today.
A free demo of the action-RPG developed by Platinum Games will be available to download later today on the PS Store ahead of the game’s March 2017 release.
Here’s the description from Square-Enix about what you’ll be playing in the demo:
The demo takes you to an abandoned factory, following android 2B’s mission to destroy a massive enemy weapon that lies within. You’ll get to use a variety of both short and long range weapons to take down hordes of enemy machines. The combat is action-packed, fast-paced, super slick, and there are multiple difficulties — so once you’ve got the hang of things, you can really test and refine your skills.
Square-Enix also revealed that there’s a new trailer for the game, which shows off a few familiar weapons including Noctis’ Engine Blade from Final Fantasy XV and the Cypress Stick from Dragon Quest.
Fans can pre-order the Day One edition starting today, and a Black Box Edition is also available, which includes a YoRHa android 2B figurine, a 64 page hardback artbook, a soundtrack selection CD (featuring 13 live recorded songs from Nier and Nier: Automata), in-game bonus DLC, a steelbook case, and special collector’s box.
Nier: Automata tells the story of androids 2B, 9S, and A2, and their battle to reclaim the Earth from powerful enemy machines who have driven humanity from their home. The game is expected to get a PS4 Pro upgrade at launch and contains a mysterious multiplayer feature that requires PS+.
NieR: Automata comes out on the PS4 March 7, 2017.
