NieR: Automata Patch Triggers 366GB Steam Bug
A recent Steam update for NieR: Automata expanded its installation to 366GB, but players can bypass the issue with a DLC workaround while a permanent fix is developed.
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Steam users attempting to play NieR: Automata encountered issues this week after a new patch increased the installation size. Kotaku reported that the typical installation footprint of under 50GB expanded to 366GB because of a bug affecting downloadable content. Buyers deciding whether to purchase the game today can use a workaround confirmed by Square Enix that prevents the large download while a permanent fix remains underway.
A game that usually had an installation footprint of less than 50GB ballooned to 366GB.
Kotaku reported that players noticed the file size increase when trying to install or launch the game on Steam.
Square Enix advised players to uncheck the downloadable content in Steam as a temporary workaround. Unchecking the downloadable content stops the client from downloading the bugged files, keeping the title at its usual size of roughly 50GB. IGN reported that Square Enix offered this recommendation for affected players while working on a permanent fix.
What changed
The patch arrived on November 6, 2026, as an official update to expand language options for the action RPG. Eurogamer reported that the update added language support for Korean, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese options.
Along with the new language options, the update introduced a bug affecting downloadable content. The flaw caused the system to require 366GB of storage space instead of the expected installation size. Square Enix confirmed that an investigation into the root cause is active.
We are currently investigating the cause and working on a solution.
Which edition and platform fit which player
NieR: Automata was released on March 17, 2017, combining action and RPG elements. Store catalog data confirms that the game is available on Steam for players in Europe and global territories, excluding Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
Buyers can choose between two purchase formats listed in the store. The standard edition provides a digital product key for activation on a player personal Steam account, keeping the title alongside an existing games collection. The store also lists an edition provided as a preconfigured Steam account, which supplies separate login credentials to access the title. Players wanting direct library integration can select the standard key, while players open to a dedicated profile can opt for the account version.
Both editions run on Steam and can use the official downloadable content toggle to avoid storage issues. On our store, our prices start at €26.98.
Buying options
Prices checked: Nov 10, 2026, 9:54 PM
Frequently asked questions
Is NieR: Automata playable on Steam despite the storage bug?
Yes, players can uncheck the downloadable content in Steam as a temporary workaround while Square Enix works on a solution.
What caused the game file size to expand to 366GB?
A bug affecting the game downloadable content following the November 6, 2026 update caused the installation footprint to expand from under 50GB to 366GB.
Which new languages did the recent patch add?
The patch added official language options for Korean, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese.
Sources
- Kotaku: Mandatory Nier: Automata Update Accidentally Requires 366GB: ‘I Just Need To Delete 90 Percent Of My Computer To Install This’
- Eurogamer: Square Enix accidentally botches a Nier: Automata update, balloons required file size from 50GB to 366GB on PC
- IGN: Nier: Automata Dev Working on Fix for Patch That Accidentally Bloated the Game Size to 366GB on PC
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Written with AI assistance from the sources listed below and checked against our own catalog data. Editorial policy
