Steam players have reported unusually large storage requirements after a new update to NieR:Automata. Some users said the download or installation process showed a requirement of roughly 366GB, far above the game’s usual footprint.
What players reported
According to player reports covered by Kotaku, the update appeared to associate unexpectedly large file sizes with downloadable content. The precise technical cause has not been independently established, so the 366GB figure should be treated as a reported symptom rather than a normal installation requirement for every player.
Developer response and workaround
The official NieR social account acknowledged reports of excessive storage requirements on Steam and said the issue was under investigation. Its temporary advice was to open the game’s Steam Properties, select DLC and untick downloadable-content items before downloading the main game.
Players should check the latest official guidance before changing installed files or removing content, particularly if a later patch has resolved the issue.
What happens next?
The reported problem has caused frustration for users with limited disk space. Until a confirmed fix or technical explanation is released, affected players can follow the publisher’s updates and avoid unnecessary reinstallations.
Sources: Official NieR announcement on X and Kotaku coverage of player reports.
