Nier: Automata PC Patch: What the 366GB File Size Means for…

PC players with limited storage may need to disable DLC or free up space until Square Enix fixes the issue, potentially delaying access to certain content.

PC players with limited storage may need to disable DLC or free up space until Square Enix fixes the issue, potentially delaying access to certain content.

Key points - Nier: Automata's latest PC patch increased the game's file size from 50GB to 366GB. - The patch was intended to add Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Korean languages. - The issue appears to be incorrectly assigning over 40GB to each piece of DLC. - Square Enix is investigating the cause and working to resolve the issue. - Players can temporarily fix the issue by disabling DLC in Steam properties.

Timeline - Recently: Square Enix releases a patch for Nier: Automata on Steam to add new languages. - After patch release: Players report a massive increase in file size, from 50GB to 366GB. - Soon after: Square Enix acknowledges the issue on Steam and says it is investigating.

FAQ

Q: Why did Nier: Automata's file size increase so much? A: The patch incorrectly assigns a file size of over 40GB to each DLC, causing the total size to balloon.

Q: How can I reduce the file size temporarily? A: You can go to Steam, right-click the game, select Properties, then DLC, and uncheck the DLC you don't need.

Q: Will I miss out on content if I disable DLC? A: Yes, disabling DLC means you won't be able to access that content until the issue is fixed.