NieR:Automata Ver 1.1a Hot Spring Collab Reveals New 2B, 9S & A2 Artwork & Merch

Square Enix has announced a collaboration with the Japanese business Raku Spa regarding the ongoing anime adaptation of the Yoko Taro-helmed action JRPG, NieR:Automata Ver 1.1a.

This hot springs collab will boast numerous pieces of merchandise, including acrylic stands, straps, towels, badges, and more. Additionally, the game’s three protagonists, 2B, 9S, and A2, have received new artwork that’s prominently displayed on these items. Support YoRHa characters, such as the organization’s commander, also appear to have new chibi art.

You can view the cast in this new illustration below, alongside peaks at the merch:

For additional information, you can check out the official website.

In case you missed it, the NieR:Automata Ver 1.1a anime recently announced a café collaboration that showcased new a maid and butler illustration of 2B and 9S.

NieR:Automata The End of YoRHa Edition is now available for Nintendo Switch worldwide. The first iteration of the game, simply NieR:Automata, is available for PlayStation 4, Xbox, and PC, with the Xbox version containing the colosseum DLC without extra purchases.

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The game has a physical release with a reversible cover, and it is not a Cloud version. It includes all existing DLC and new NieR Replicant & Re[in]carnation costumes.

NieR:Automata was initially released in 2017 on PlayStation 4 and PC, with an Xbox One release in 2018. The game follows characters named 2B and 9S, who are agents of Yorha, an organization tasked with various combative and information-gathering missions.

This entry became highly popularized for its storytelling and characters in a fusion of action, exploration, and shmup elements. An anime adaption is currently in the process of airing as well, though it has diverged from the game’s narrative.It is expected to resume on February 18, 2023, following a multiple-week delay.