# Nier: Automata Patch Bloated to 366GB

> Square Enix fixes Nier: Automata PC patch that ballooned game size to 366GB.
- Title: Nier: Automata Patch Bloated to 366GB · IGN | Shortify
- Summary: Square Enix fixes Nier: Automata PC patch that ballooned game size to 366GB. Square Enix is working on a fix after a patch accidentally increased Nier…
- Keywords: nier automata, square enix, patch, 366gb, steam, IGN
- Source: IGN — https://ign.com/articles/nier-automata-dev-working-on-fix-patch-that-bloated-game-size-366gb
- Author: Kirk McKeand
- Published: 2026-11-06T11:07:49.449+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nier automata, square enix, patch, 366gb, pc, steam, gaming, entertainment
## Patch Accidentally Bloated Game
Nier: Automata got a patch yesterday to add language support but it accidentally increased the PC game size to 366GB.
## Players Complained About Size
Players reported inability to play or download other games after the patch caused the game to balloon to 366GB.
## Square Enix Offers Workaround
Square Enix confirmed the issue and provided a temporary fix by unchecking DLC under Steam properties.
## Players Demand Fix
Players threatened to stop their Final Fantasy XIV subscription until Square Enix fixes the issue.
## Key takeaway

Square Enix is working on a fix after a patch accidentally increased Nier: Automata's PC file size to 366GB.