Square Enix has shared a 27-minute gameplay video for NieR: Automata.

Featured above, the new “Exploring Earth’s Distant Future” gameplay shows off a bunch of the game’s systems, features, and skills.

The various elements shown off in the gameplay include:

• “Reliquary” System – Players can return to where their characters were defeated to gain additional buffs, or even gain an ally to assist in their battle against the fearsome machines.
• 17 Different Pod Skills – Using “Pods,” your mini-robot companions, players can not only temporarily hover or be thrown distances to access additional areas, but each Pod can be programmed with a variety of offensive and defense skills, including lasers, hammers, and more. By using up to three Pods at the same time, players can also charge their skills to make them up to three times stronger.
• “Plug-in-Chip” System – By installing chips into your android body, players can increase damage and add skills to help survive against enemies.
• Riding System – Players can ride boars and other wildlife for quicker travel, while also using them to attack.
• Quest Hub – As players immerse themselves in the desolate world, they can take on a variety of sub-quests from multiple Quest Hubs scattered throughout.
• Fishing Minigame – Players can catch a variety of fish through this mini-game to sell or gain temporary beneficial status effect.

In case you missed our previous report, the game’s android system was detailed, and it sounds quite similar to the bloodstain mechanic in Dark Souls.

NieR: Automata launches March 7th for PS4, with a PC release coming later this year. A demo for the game is available on PlayStation 4.