Square Enix Adds Chinese, Korean to NieR: Automata
A new PC update brings Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Korean language support to the 2017 action RPG.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Language Learning
Square Enix has released an update for NieR: Automata adding Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Korean language support. The patch notes list a 366 GB download size, which the article says is incorrect and likely the result of a bug.
Why it matters
The game, which has sold over 10 million copies, gains new language options that could broaden its audience on PC. The update may also be preparation for a rumored sequel, and the article notes it could boost PC sales tied to the Chinese market.
Patch notes list a 366 GB download size, a figure the article calls incorrect. The previous language-related update came in 2021, five years before this release, and the cause of the oversized listing has not been officially confirmed.
The players
Square Enix
Square Enix is a Japanese video game publisher known for franchises including Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest.
PlatinumGames
PlatinumGames is a Japanese studio known for action games such as Bayonetta and Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance.
The details
The update was delivered via PC and adds three language options to the nine-year-old action RPG developed by PlatinumGames and published by Square Enix. No console release accompanies the change.
Timeline
2017: NieR: Automata released.
2021: Previous NieR: Automata update released.
November 5, 2026: New language-support update released.
2031: Next update expected if the five-year pattern continues.
Season Trajectory
The addition of Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Korean follows a broader pattern of older PC titles being localized for East Asian markets years after release. It mirrors the Chinese-market emphasis that publishers have increasingly applied to back catalogs rather than only new releases.
Players who prefer Chinese or Korean can now play NieR: Automata in their native language on PC without relying on fan translations. Anyone planning to install the game should check the listed 366 GB size against their available storage, since the article says that figure is likely wrong.
The takeaway
Language options can extend the life of older games, and the new Chinese and Korean support may widen NieR: Automata's audience. Readers should verify storage requirements before downloading the update.
What happens next
A NieR: Automata sequel is reportedly coming soon, though no date has been confirmed.
Further reading
For more on how language options shape access to media, explore Language Learning.
