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Nier: Automata developer is 'currently investigating' a bizarre update bug that drastically inflated the game's file size from 50GB to 366GB
Usually, it's a good thing when a patch makes an already excellent game substantially larger. But in the case of Nier: Automata 's most recent update, bigger is most certainly not better.
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Square Enix announced that the latest Nier: Automata update, intended to add Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese and Korean localisation, caused an unexpected surge in the game’s installation size. The patch increased the required storage from roughly 50 GB to about 366.5 GB, far exceeding the intended footprint. In a Steam post, the developer confirmed they have identified the issue, are investigating its cause, and are working to resolve it, apologising for the inconvenience to players.
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