The following fixes will be applied in the Steam patch scheduled for release on.
The update will go live Thursday, July 15. The patch notes are somewhat vague on some points including "adjustments to anti-aliasing functionality" and "other stability-related fixes". The #NieR:Automata Steam patch is coming July 15th at 9am PDT / 6pm CEST, implementing the below changes:įull details here: devs are also adding in FidelityFX CAS for improved visuals alongside a new global illumination system for environment lighting effects. At least this one is about to be in better shape.
That should help the game age a little better, and might just warrant a revisit if this title is particularly dear to you. A lot of these seem like pretty standard options for a PC game, but that’s the nature of many ports. You’ll also be able to turn on 4K UI icons and backdrops for a sharper look if you play at high resolutions. At any rate, NieR: Automata should run much smoother once you get the new Steam patch. There are a bunch of other bug fixes apparently coming along with the resolution to these major eyesores, but the patch notes provided by the developer are limited in details. The same framerate improvements go for the overall performance. The cutscenes will now run in 60 fps as intended as well. For starters, you can now kiss that annoying mouse cursor icon goodbye if playing on controller. There are also some major quality of life improvements to note. There are a lot of new graphics options coming such as AMD CAS upscaling support (too bad we can’t get FidelityFX Super Resolution), global illumination levels, anti-aliasing tweaks, HDR, ambient occlusion, borderless window mode, and some degree of dynamic resolution for better performance. Steam users can now expect some modern settings and fixes to improve the overall experience. This is partially thanks to some of the work already done for the Xbox Game Pass version of the game (which runs way better already).
What all is in the patch you might ask? A number of things. There’s a major patch incoming for the Steam version of NieR: Automata on July 15 at 12 PM ET that’s going to set the record straight. Fast forward to now, and that’s finally about to change. Yep, it was another case of a rough port. PC players were no doubt thrilled when it came to the platform back in 2017, but the Steam version just didn’t live up to expectations. The mix of satisfying combat, rich storytelling, and immersive music are just a few of the things that helped it earn so much acclaim. Square Enix has a real hit on its hands with the NieR franchise.