NieR: Automata
by PlatinumGames · published by Square Enix
Released February 23, 2017 on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
About NieR: Automata
NieR: Automata tells the story of androids 2B, 9S and A2 and their battle to reclaim the machine-driven dystopia overrun by powerful machines.
The distant future… Invaders from another world attack without warning, unleashing a new type of threat: weapons known as “machine lifeforms.” In the face of this insurmountable threat, mankind is driven from Earth and takes refuge on the Moon. The Council of Humanity organizes a resistance of android soldiers in an effort to take back their planet. To break the deadlock, the Resistance deploys a new unit of android infantry: YoRHa . In the forsaken wasteland below, the war between the machines and the androids rages on. A war that is soon to unveil the long-forgotten truth of this world...
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Official specs from Steam
Minimum
| OS * | Windows 7 /8.1 /10 64bit |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3 2100 or AMD A8-6500 |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 VRAM 2GB or AMD Radeon R9 270X VRAM 2GB |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
Recommended
| OS * | Windows 8.1 /10 64bit |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 4670 or AMD A10-7850K |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 VRAM 4GB or AMD Radeon R9 380X VRAM 4GB |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
NieR: Automata FAQ
When did NieR: Automata come out?
NieR: Automata was released on February 23, 2017 for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
Is NieR: Automata on PlayStation 5?
No. NieR: Automata has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
Is NieR: Automata on Xbox Series X|S?
No. NieR: Automata has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
Is NieR: Automata on Nintendo Switch 2?
No. NieR: Automata has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
Who is making NieR: Automata?
NieR: Automata is developed by PlatinumGames and Square Enix Business Division 6 and published by Square Enix.
Is NieR: Automata multiplayer?
No. NieR: Automata is single player only.
How much does NieR: Automata cost?
NieR: Automata costs $39.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.
Is NieR: Automata good?
Steam players rate it "Very Positive" — 87% of 154,040 reviews are positive. Critics average 86/100.
What are the minimum PC requirements for NieR: Automata?
The minimum GPU is NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 VRAM 2GB or AMD Radeon R9 270X VRAM 2GB. See the full minimum and recommended specs on our NieR: Automata system requirements page.
NieR series
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