Nier: Automata Dev Working on Fix for Patch That Accidentally Bloated the Game Size to 366GB on PC
Nier: Automata got a patch yesterday to add support for more languages to the game (Korean, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese), but it accidentally bloated the game file size to 366GB on PC. That’s 1.5 copies of GTA 6!
Yesterday, Nier: Automata received a patch to support additional languages, such as Korean, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. However, the update inadvertently caused the PC version's file size to grow to 366GB – equivalent to 1.5 copies of GTA 6. A bug applied the entire game to every DLC pack included in the PC edition, resulting in an unusually large install file. Players who previously enjoyed Nier's original size of around 50GB faced issues downloading or playing the game after the patch.
A wave of negative reviews flooded Steam, with players expressing frustration over being unable to play or download other games due to the massive game size. Some reviews jokingly pointed out the excessive size, while others were more critical. One said, "Splendid," while another joked, "Undeniably good game which I’ve had to remove from my computer..."
Square Enix acknowledged the issue and provided a workaround. They confirmed that the update caused unexpected storage requirements and apologized for the inconvenience. As a temporary solution, they suggested downloading the base game by unchecking the DLC under Steam → Properties → DLC. Despite Nier: Automata's success, there has been no announcement of a follow-up, leaving fans eager for more from the beloved game.
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