Critically acclaimed RPG NieR:Automata finally releases on Xbox One

Richard writes: "It’s one of those games the PS4 clique have been banging on about since it released, but finally Xbox owners can get their hands on Nier:Automata, which comes bundled with plenty of DLC in the NieR:Automata BECOME AS GODS Edition."

[Pantz]

4K Ladder climbing is nice

[Razzer]

You'll have to find a different game then.

"Nier Automata is rendering at half-res 1920x2160. In motion, it holds together in many areas, but high contrast scenes still show harsh jaggies and sub-pixel break-up is commonplace. It's tough to figure out exactly what's going on here, but it's certainly one of the least consistent reconstruction techniques we've seen and compared to the PC version running at 3840x2160, it doesn't really pass as a 4K experience, just a sharper one when stacked up against the Pro"

https://www.eurogamer.net/a...

[343_Guilty_Spark]

It’s still rendering at twice the resolution of the Pro, so this is the definitive version for consoles and the under $500 category.

[Razzer]

"so this is the definitive version for consoles"

True

[Larrysweet]

Tone that salt down son lol df is way way off on this one just played amazing hdr not a jaggie to be seen period period

[S2Killinit]

Damn finally xbox only owners will get to play. better late than never i guess.

[darthv72]

I know this is Square calling the shots but it is curious how this game (dev by PG) came to the xbo considering MS and PG had a falling out over Scalebound. But like i said, it was Square making that decision and it looks like it wasnt just a port but an enhancement in the process.

[GNCFLYER]

It's been proven for generations now the most powerful console doesnt necessarily win. 1x owners need to chill on this stsnce.

Games and services win console markets.

I never considered an XBOX until they came along with gamepass. Then it became attractive to me. Still haven't pulled the trigger but I gotta get by kids and wife birthday then I will consider it.

[AgeInTheCage]

343_Guilty_Spark loves advertising a console he wishes he had, he will say he owns an X on the fact there's no way to tell whos playing on base xboxone or x, same with ps4 and pro. I guess it makes him feel great inside...

[GNCFLYER]

Lol..

[Brazz]

I hope you buy and support this master piece. Don't just talk @#$#@ to taut X1X, buy the damn game!! Platinum created a master piece, buy it!!

[sprinterboy]

Sadly they won't cause there just bro shooters

[neutralgamer1992]

Enjoy Xbox fans from what I understand this is an amazing game

[galmi]

lloolololol

[BadElf]

Wasnt there a trophy for doing that? I didnt get an achievement for doing it....and believe me, Ive been doing it

[Kribwalker]

I’m looking forward to trying this one out again. It’s Hard to believe it was just over a year ago that we had this

http://n4g.com/news/2020807...

My how the times are changing. A shout out to Gangsta Red in there

“gangsta_red492d ago
On a bright note though, the prospect of this game is still on the table for it to come to Xbox One.

https://gamerant.com/nier-a...

According to the article it depends on the sales for this game. So lets hopefully see this game does well in sales or maybe we'll get the "niche" excuse, who knows.
AGREE 0DISAGREE 16”

He called it much to many’s dismay
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[Swiftfox]

You want to see some disagrees? How about this: This game is the most overrated game of 2017 and its creator is a shallow and pretentious hack. The true genius of the title goes to the Platinum Games team who managed to make a functioning experience from a primes written in crayon and a shoe-string budget.

It's also a miracle it sold what it did given the abysmal port the PC received. Had I bought the game on PC I'd be even more upset an Xbox port has come before my version was fixed. Hm. Now I'm curious which version the Xbox One will get and if an Xbox One port means a PC fix and incoming patch for the PC version. It's Square Enix so I do have my doubts.

[UltraNova]

Quick give this guy a medal. Smh....

Still need to play this!

[Razzer]

lol....you are more excited about posting this shit than you are the game itself. Yeah....that's you alright.

Oh and Xbox One fans need to send out thank you notes to PS4 and PC gamers who bought the game:

"the studio is considering bringing the title to the Xbox One platform, although this decision will rest upon how successful the initial launch of the title on both the PC and PS4 platforms will be."
https://gamerant.com/nier-a...

So.....you are welcome.

[Sitdown]

I'm pretty sure we should thank the developer for creating a game worth buying. Is your life such that you need to solicit praise for something that you really have minimum impact on.

[Razzer]

Hilarious that you took what I said literally

[Kribwalker]

I already had purchased it on my PS4, so should i thank myself?

Just find it funny how one guy can state the truth, while providing a link that proves it,only to be disagreed with to high hell in an article celebrating the fact it wasn’t going to be out on another platform.

[Razzer]

lol....he is your hero for posting a link to a well known article. lol....ok

[gangsta_red]

I think it has more to do with the understanding of the title,

"Nier Automata: Why Nier sequel won't be coming to Microsoft's console"

And the fact that in that very story there were a few that agreed it would never come to Xbox.

Imo, it had a lot to do with it selling well on PS4 and PC as the article I linked stated... or it could have actually always been a timed exclusive paid by Sony.

[Razzer]

The article says they wanted to focus on a single platform and a Xbox One release was dependent on sales of the PS4/PC versions. It isn’t like Nier had a pedigree as a successful franchise so that made sense. What Sony had to do with it is pure speculation.

[gangsta_red]

Well then if it's all about success of sales then how come we're not seeing other successful games like Nioh coming to the platform?

It really doesn't make sense to wait for a game to be successful on one platform and then have it potentially bomb on another down the line.

Why not just put it on all systems, or leave it off the one they think will never sell?

[Razzer]

No idea. You would have the ask the Nioh devs.

And I’m pretty sure the Nier devs had next to no faith in success on X1 if the game bombed on PS4. That is pretty much what they said.

Why put the effort into a port if they had low confidence in success? It isn’t like they are going all-in with the Xbox One version and its digital only release.

[gangsta_red]

"Why put the effort into a port if they had low confidence in success?"

Then why port to the PC? The button layout and the similarities to PC and Xbox are already there, it could have easily been a simultaneous release.

"It isn’t like they are going all-in with the Xbox One version and its digital only release."

Then what difference does it make releasing it when it was first announced and releasing it now?

This is my point, the success of the game on PC or PS4 isn't going to change the sales they receive or won't on Xbox and if this is the case then why not just release it all at the same time?

It just doesn't add up waiting a year unless there was some type of exclusive deal that usually makes a game wait a year before releasing on the other platform.

[Razzer]

Obviously they felt PC was worth *SOME* effort, but not much. They never released the first patch. That doesn't sound to me like a team of devs who were prepared to support multiple platforms from the start. Even the Xbox One X version looks rough based on what DF has said. So it seems clear that all their effort went into the PS4 version and everything else has been an afterthought.

Bottom line is what we know. And that is only what Platinum have told us.

Edit: annnnnd I'm all out of comments. damn limits!

[LoveSpuds]

Christ almighty, hold a grudge much Kribwalker? You need to get out more squire.

[S2Killinit]

Well its been sooo long. Dont get me wrong, better late than never, but damn man, this game came out over a year ago... the article was correct at the time, they cant see the future. The good news is that xbox owners will finally get to play it.

[lellkay]

Literally completed this a few days ago. Quite possibly the the most overrated game of the generation in my opinion. Good soundtrack though.

[InKnight7s]

Overrated games such as FFXIII, Zelda BoTW, most COD series, GT Sport, MGSV, batle royale games ,but Nier Automata is far from being overrated.

[Kribwalker]

BOTw isn’t an overrated game

[Dark-soul]

zelda botw in all my gaming experience of 30 years + is proabably nr1 game. ar at least in top 3 ever.

[GameBoyColor]

MOre like the most overrated game ever, witcher 3

[OpenGL]

GT Sport was not overrated because it didn't get good reviews.

[Eonjay]

FFXIII was never overrated. Like at all.

[rivaldoo777]

Dude witcher 3 is so underrated. BOTW is mad overrated.

[pinkcrocodile75]

Opinions are like @rseholes, everybody's got one. Doesn't mean any of us are right.

I personally don't do Japanese games, it's just not my bag. However I don't have any issues with you guys that enjoy them.

[tontontam0]

It's not overrated when only a few like you disagrees with the score. It's better to say you don't like the game. people always says a game is overrated when in reality it just did not suit their taste.

[starchild]

It's pure arrogance and douchebaggery to state a game is "overrated". What it really means is that the person saying it is so self-important that they think their opinion about a game is a fact and everyone else is wrong.

[Araragifeels]

So you do know that there alphabet A-Z ending and one of the playthrough, you played as another character with a different story line. Well I have an excuse of not replaying the game since my Nier cause my eye to hurt and get a headache.

[Born2Game83]

I agree. Nier A is good but nowhere near the praise it gets. The level design and story leaves a lot to be desired.

[kevnb]

Translation, everyone else likes it but I didnt and they are all wrong.

[gangsta_red]

He did say in his opinion.

[Goldby]

How many times did you beat it?
If you only did one play through u have only experienced like 1/3 of the story

[AgeInTheCage]

wonder how it looks and run on base xboxone compared to base ps4? we wont find answers here since everyone has the X.

[Kribwalker]

Love my oneX, but i still have a OG and a OneS. could try it out and let you know

[Araragifeels]

I bet most of these people who claims that they have the Xbone X doesn't really have one just like the people who claims about owning Max setting PC aka Master Race but can only run potato games.

[TheSplooge]

"people who claims about owning Max setting PC aka Master Race but can only run potato games."

So every pS4 owner on here then lol. Im a proud owner of an X, just need to save up for a 4k tv, but it still looks damn good with supersampling

[Razzer]

You guys could say the same thing about all the Xbox fans who claim to own a PS4 since you are generalizing

[chiefJohn117]

Really? I thought everyone here had super PC's

[Bruh]

Most people own the base systems, there's factually proven data to back that too. But the people on N4G link their egos to their brands and hence why everyone has a Pro, an X and a Dual GTX 1080Ti PCs

[AgeInTheCage]

Lol, if i had a penny for every time i hear people that own a pc say they own GTX 1080Ti here i would be rich. I own og xboxone, ps4, and potato pc, proud i dont have to lie to make myself feel better.

These mid gen consoles are a waste of money because next gen is almost here. Amazing that all the owners of the ogxboxone all upgraded to the X on here, still funny also.

[starchild]

I have said I own a PC with a GTX 1070 and a PS4 Pro because that's exactly what I own.

You have to realize that the people that frequent game sites and forums are generally the hardcore. The majority of people that buy a console rarely or never get online to talk about games. So, as enthusiasts, we're going to be way more likely on average to own higher end consoles and PC hardware.

[Hyperstrada]

I have the OG 500g Xbox and a X1X , my daughter just users the old Xbox for YouTube mostly.
To stay on topic this doesn't look like my type of game, but I received a gift card last week so maybe I will give it a go.

[zivtheawesome]

I loved the game. hope the Xbox owners will enjoy this as well.

[jagermaster619]

Bought it and played a little bit of it last night. I love the style of it!

[KillZallthebeast]

Lol a lot of people trashing this game now. Never played it myself, but this is the first time I can't tell which fan base is actually trolling it.

[bluefox755]

Bout time Xbox gets something worth playing.

[PowerOfTheCloud]

Yup maybe now they don't have to buy state of decay 2 anymore so it can take its rightful place in the sales charts (somewhere between 98 and 100)

[TheSplooge]

Damn, 25 games installed on my xbox, but none of them worth playing. Such a shame!

[Kribwalker]

You’re still trying to play that “nothing worth playing” card for the last 5 years, meanwhile i’ve got more then 300 games on my xbox onex.....

How sad you can be so misinformed. You definitely have an agenda against xbox here.

[StifflerK]

Comments in a nutshell:

When a game is exclusive -
Fan A: This game is so good, too bad you can't play it.
Fan B: It looks like trash, I don't care.

After the game goes from exclusive to multiplatform -
Fan A: The game really is trash, it doesn't matter if you get to play it.
Fan B: I've always wanted to play this, it looks so good.

[Araragifeels]

Fan A is either salty or ignorant that there more to the game than just doing one playthrough with one ending or they just hate these type of game and claim the game is trash without playing it.

[Born2Game83]

I agree. I always had problems with this game since launch. Good game but game of the generation? NO.

[UCForce]

Fan A and Fan B are both idiots. But i’m not surprised by this. Because Square Enix is third Party publishers and they owned Nier series after all.

[Razzer]

Uh.....but you are making the entire site out to be either Fan A or Fan B. So even if different people at different times said what you say Fan A or B said.....you are portraying them as the same person.

How does that make any sense whatsoever?

[phoenixwing]

Although I haven't beaten the game yet, it's still one of the better games I've played this gen. For people to go on and trash the game or call it overrated I just shake my head. Another game with the same gameplay would be greatly accepted by me if they were to make another.

[butchertroll]

Let's see how Xbone version will chart in UK during launch week. PS4 version had 2 days of tracking and it charted at 6th place last year in UK during launch week. Xbone version has 4 days of tracking.

[Kurisu]

It's only releasing digitally so there won't be a physical version to track in the charts.

[butchertroll]

Then will see how it will chart in next NPD. PS4 version charted at 9th place last year in March NPD.

[gangsta_red]

Sales!!!!

[gamer7804]

I knew this would eventually come to xbox, they mentioned a long time ago that an xbox version "is in the cards" if the game sold well enough, and it sold like gangbusters.

[bujasem_89]

I'm happy Xbox gets to experience this now. Such a good, game combat and story wise (the android perspective)
I hope if and when Dragon Scale comes out, it lands PS at some point. Only being fare platinum. Im sad Bayonetta is locked away now as well.

[TheUndertaker85]

Uh, I think you mean Scalebound for one.
For two Nier was published by Square Enix, a third party. Scalebound was set to be published by Microsoft Studios.
For three Microsoft renewed the Scalebound trademark after it was announced Scalebound was cancelled and no longer being developed by Platinum.

All of the above would say Scalebound will be 100% exclusive if it releases. It’s not a third party property like Nier is.

[bujasem_89]

Then I sincerely hope it will remain a good game that I might be getting on my OG box or PC. Its been so long I messed up the name. I was strictly talking about platinum, noticed they had one game for every console. I guess one game was swept from under them, I hope MS can still capture the platinum Magic, or just make it their own. Originality is always nice too. Good luck to them.

[OpenGL]

Too bad they didn't think it was worth releasing a physical version. $50 for a digital copy will be a tough sell for many people.

[Jinger]

If any of you guys on Xbox never played it because you don't own a ps4. Go buy it, I highly recommend it.

[BLKxSEPTEMBER]

I forgot this came out last night. I’ll be downloading it today

[YoungKingDoran]

Where the hell is this sony fanboy Nier hate coming from now that its no longer exclusive? I dont even own an xbone and I'm happy they can enjoy such a terrific game. Shaking my damn head at the 'fairweather fans' I thought we were all gamers here, but obviously not - some are just little bitches

[rainslacker]

I wouldn't say a few people hating is the Sony fanboy base being upset. There is really no reason to care if it went to another platform, and most seem to still think it's a great game.

[chiefJohn117]

Another one- DJ Khalid

[Larrysweet]

The only place for hdr as well also digital foundry blowing it way outta porpotion u dont see jaggies etc less u pause and zoom and who the hell is gna do that other then anaylsis...game looks runs amazing forget the haters buy it today and play shit out it

[Trueflames]

My lord the 4k 60 is there just played 2 hours and jeez its amazing

[lxeasy]

It's Downloading on my X right now can't wait to play this game!

[LoveSpuds]

Great game, but that greatness has nothing to do with the graphics, no matter what resolution it renders at, it still looks like a PS3 title.

Best music of 2017 in my opinion and a fabulous game in general, enjoy Xbox gamers, it's such a good title.

[fonduktoe]

Fey Victus!

[Hardiman]

It's an amazing game! Support it.

[AK91]

I preordered this when it was announced at E3, the game was a treat from start to finish and I’ll gladly play it again from start to finish with 4K and HDR

[trooper_]

Enjoy!

[BadElf]

Installation question. I looked online and saw some people had issues on PStation.

The Xbox shows the game is fully installed. I play through the opening and afterwards, get to the "Loading Checking System..." screen. And it tells me I can't continue playing until the install has completed.
Also, it says I can go back to title screen, but I will lose the 1 hour long progress I have.....

Any one know whats up?