Nier: Automata's 366GB Steam install bug is fixed, three days after the patch
A November 6 language patch made Steam ask for 366GB, not 50GB. Square Enix fixed it on November 9 but has not named the cause. The DLC workaround is over.
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Square Enix has fixed the Nier: Automata Steam bug that made a small language update demand about 366GB of storage. The publisher posted a bug fix notice on the game's Steam news feed on November 9, 2026, three days after the faulty November 6 (JST) update. The download is back to its normal size, and the store page still lists 50GB.
If you gave up on a fresh install last week, you can start it again now. The workaround of unticking the DLC is no longer needed.
What's confirmed
What the update was for. The November 6 patch added Korean, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese language options, Eurogamer and Gram.pl report. Nothing else in the game changed.
What went wrong. After the patch, Steam asked PC players for roughly 366GB to install a game that normally needs about 50GB, a jump of more than seven times. Eurogamer reports that the update was mandatory. Its report and an observation by PC Gamer's Rick Lane, point to the DLC: each item in the Game of the YoRHa Edition appeared to have the same download size as the full base game, so Steam stacked them all at once. PC Gamer adds that the bloat applied to the download, not the finished install, which reportedly settled back at about 50GB.
Square Enix's response. On November 6, Square Enix posted on Steam that installation required "significantly more storage space than intended" and that it was investigating. Its temporary fix was to open the game's Properties in Steam, go to DLC and untick every DLC item, then download the base game alone.
The fix. On November 9, a new Steam notice said the issue introduced by the November 6 update had been fixed, and the earlier post was updated to say the cause had been identified and resolved. The official Nier account on X posted the same message, according to PC Gamer. Square Enix has not explained what the cause was.
The game today. Steam lists Nier: Automata as released on March 17, 2017, developed by Square Enix and PlatinumGames. The Malaysian store price is RM169, and the minimum specs still call for 50GB of free space and a GTX 770 or Radeon R9 270X.
Background
Nier: Automata has had a complicated life on PC. The 2017 Steam release launched with resolution and performance problems, and PC players relied on the fan-made FAR mod for years until Square Enix patched the Steam version in 2021. That history is why many players braced for a long wait this time. Instead, the fix arrived in three days.
Oversized downloads are a wider PC headache. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone pushed past 200GB in 2020 and taught a generation of players to clear space before every season. Storage is not cheap right now either: this week we covered AMD's Radeon driver bug that keeps SSDs writing in the background, a reminder that every gigabyte on a small drive counts.
My take: what it means for players
The fix was fast, and that deserves credit. Square Enix acknowledged the problem the same day, gave a working fix and shipped a proper patch in three days. Compared with the 2017 port, which waited years for official attention, this is a publisher taking its PC players seriously.
The part I don't like is the silence on the cause. "We have identified the cause" is not an explanation, and the same packaging mistake could hit another Square Enix game with a big DLC bundle. A two-line note saying what broke would cost nothing and would help players trust the next update.
If Steam still shows a huge download, restart the client and check again. If you unticked DLC as a workaround, tick it back on; the 3C3C1D119440927 expansion, pod and accessory items should now download at their normal size. And if you have never played it, a working 50GB install of one of the best action RPGs of the 2010s is a good place to be.
What we don't know yet
- The real cause. Square Enix says it found and fixed the cause but has not described it.
- Consoles. The bug was reported on the Steam version only. We have no reports of the same issue on console versions.
- Refunds. No compensation or refund policy was mentioned for players who hit storage problems.
- The Nier series. Eurogamer notes earlier remarks that Nier: Automata "will continue", but there is no new game announcement tied to this update.
Quick facts
| Key | Value |
|---|---|
| Faulty update | November 6, 2026 (JST): Korean, Simplified and Traditional Chinese added |
| Bug | Steam asked for about 366GB instead of about 50GB |
| Workaround | Untick each DLC under Properties, then DLC (no longer needed) |
| Fixed | Steam bug fix notice, November 9, 2026 |
| Store listing | 50GB storage, RM169 on the Malaysian Steam store |
| Developers | Square Enix and PlatinumGames, released March 17, 2017 |
FAQ
Is the Nier: Automata 366GB bug fixed?
Yes. Square Enix posted a bug fix notice on Steam on November 9, 2026, and the download is back to its normal size.
How big is Nier: Automata on Steam?
The Steam store page lists 50GB of available space, which is what the game needs now that the bug is fixed.
Why did Nier: Automata need 366GB?
Reports point to a packaging error that gave each DLC item the download size of the base game. Square Enix has not confirmed the cause.
Do I still need to untick the DLC?
No. The workaround was only needed before the November 9 fix. You can re-enable the DLC.
More: AMD confirms a Radeon driver bug that keeps SSDs writing.
Sources: Square Enix (Nier: Automata Steam news notices); Steam (store page); Eurogamer; PC Gamer; Gram.pl. Image: official Nier: Automata screenshot via Steam (Square Enix).
