Nier: Automata patch accidentally bloats PC file size from 50GB to 366GB

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A Nier: Automata Steam patch released November 5 inflated the PC install size from about 50GB to 366GB. The update added Korean and Chinese language support but appears to assign over 40GB to each DLC piece. The patch is mandatory, and Square Enix is working on a fix.

Sources:GameSpot Eurogamer IGN

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Nier Automata’s File Size Now Reflects How Good It Is GameSpot
Square Enix accidentally botches a Nier: Automata update, balloons required file size from 50GB to 366GB on PC Eurogamer
Nier: Automata Dev Working on Fix for Patch That Accidentally Bloated the Game Size to 366GB on PC IGN