After nearly a decade, Square Enix finally rolls out a fresh patch for NieR: Automata on PC.
Key points
- NieR: Automata’s latest PC patch adds Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese and Korean language support, marking the first update in nine years.
- The patch notes incorrectly list a 366 GB download size, which appears to be a known bug related to DLC size calculations.
- The addition of Chinese language options has fueled speculation that Square Enix is positioning the game for a sequel and aiming to boost sales in the Chinese market.
Square Enix’s 2017 action‑RPG NieR: Automata, often cited as one of the decade’s standout role‑playing games, received a new update on Steam in 2026 – the first patch for the title in nine years and the first to arrive on PC since a 2021 update.
The patch adds Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese and Korean language support, expanding the game’s accessibility in two of the world’s largest gaming markets. The update is limited to the PC version; no console releases have been announced.
New language options arrive on PC
According to the patch notes, the game’s displayed download size may now show 366 GB, a figure that Square Enix acknowledges is likely a bug that incorrectly adds the full game size to each downloadable content package.
Industry observers note the timing could signal preparation for the rumored sequel to NieR: Automata, especially given the new language options target the Chinese market. If sales pick up in that region, the update could serve as a final push before a next‑generation title arrives.
Patch notes reveal size glitch
The previous update in 2021 came five years after the original launch, and the 2026 patch may be the last for the current version, though Square Enix has not confirmed any future plans beyond speculation about the sequel.
Reader questions
Which new languages does the NieR: Automata update include?
The update adds Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese and Korean language support for the PC version of the game.
Is the new patch available on PlayStation or Xbox consoles?
No, the update has only been released for the Steam (PC) version; no console patches have been announced.
Why does the patch note show a 366 GB download size?
Square Enix indicated the figure is likely a bug that adds the full game size to each DLC, inflating the displayed download size.
Source: comicbook.com
