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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|title = NieR: Automata | |title = NieR: Automata | ||
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
{{ii}} Controller is recommended over keyboard and mouse.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWkSYY02Qxc NieR Automata - Port Report :: TotalBiscuit]</ref> | {{ii}} Controller is recommended over keyboard and mouse.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWkSYY02Qxc NieR Automata - Port Report :: TotalBiscuit]</ref> | ||
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{{--}} Fullscreen mode is stretched from a lower resolution (unless fixed by using [[#FAR|FAR]]).<ref name="DrDaxxy-FullscreenScaling">[http://steamcommunity.com/app/524220/discussions/0/135511757698574434/?ctp=5#c135511913388527190 Game in 900pi, or something? :: NieR:Automata™ General Discussions :: Steam Discussions]</ref> | {{--}} Fullscreen mode is stretched from a lower resolution (unless fixed by using [[#FAR|FAR]]).<ref name="DrDaxxy-FullscreenScaling">[http://steamcommunity.com/app/524220/discussions/0/135511757698574434/?ctp=5#c135511913388527190 Game in 900pi, or something? :: NieR:Automata™ General Discussions :: Steam Discussions]</ref> | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/524220/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/524220/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===[http://steamcommunity.com/app/524220/discussions/0/135512104777399045/ FAR]=== | ===[http://steamcommunity.com/app/524220/discussions/0/135512104777399045/ FAR]=== | ||
− | {{ii}} Adds performance | + | {{ii}} Adds performance and visual enhancements (e.g. fixed [http://diff.pics/9wYO4t08cvFL/1 bloom] scaling), and other PC-specific features |
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{{mm}} [https://github.com/Kaldaien/FAR/releases Changelog] | {{mm}} [https://github.com/Kaldaien/FAR/releases Changelog] | ||
{{mm}} [https://github.com/Kaldaien/FAR Source code] | {{mm}} [https://github.com/Kaldaien/FAR Source code] | ||
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{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
− | {{Fixbox/fix|Adjust global illumination|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/Kaldaien/FAR/releases/tag/far_011|title=Release FixAutomataRes - v 0.1.1 · Kaldaien/FAR|date=2017-03-23}}</ref>}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Adjust global illumination|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/Kaldaien/FAR/releases/tag/far_011|title=Release FixAutomataRes - v 0.1.1 · Kaldaien/FAR|date=2017-03-23}}</ref><ref name="DrDaxxy-GlobalIllumination">[http://steamcommunity.com/app/524220/discussions/0/135512104777399045/?ctp=57#c135512305396253405 Reply #841 :: FAR (Fix Automata Resolution) :: NieR:Automata™ General Discussions :: Steam Discussions]</ref>}} |
# Install the latest version of [http://steamcommunity.com/app/524220/discussions/0/135512104777399045/ FAR] (automated installer). | # Install the latest version of [http://steamcommunity.com/app/524220/discussions/0/135512104777399045/ FAR] (automated installer). | ||
# While running the game, press {{Key|Ctrl|Shift|Backspace}} to bring up the FAR control panel. | # While running the game, press {{Key|Ctrl|Shift|Backspace}} to bring up the FAR control panel. | ||
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{{ii}} When you enable <code>Custom Resolution</code> it will automatically be set to the width of your display. You're free to use anything you want as long as it is your display width divided by some power of two (e.g. 1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8).<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/524220/discussions/0/135512104777399045/?ctp=181#c135512625249483618 Reply #2714 :: FAR (Fix Automata Resolution) :: NieR:Automata™ General Discussions :: Steam Discussions]</ref> | {{ii}} When you enable <code>Custom Resolution</code> it will automatically be set to the width of your display. You're free to use anything you want as long as it is your display width divided by some power of two (e.g. 1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8).<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/524220/discussions/0/135512104777399045/?ctp=181#c135512625249483618 Reply #2714 :: FAR (Fix Automata Resolution) :: NieR:Automata™ General Discussions :: Steam Discussions]</ref> | ||
{{ii}} Don't set a custom resolution above the screen resolution of the game as the effect will be diminished.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/524220/discussions/0/135512104777399045/?tscn=1490612040#c135512625251179082 Reply #2871:: FAR (Fix Automata Resolution) :: NieR:Automata™ General Discussions :: Steam Discussions]</ref> | {{ii}} Don't set a custom resolution above the screen resolution of the game as the effect will be diminished.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/524220/discussions/0/135512104777399045/?tscn=1490612040#c135512625251179082 Reply #2871:: FAR (Fix Automata Resolution) :: NieR:Automata™ General Discussions :: Steam Discussions]</ref> | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Use [[#FAR|FAR]] to fix fullscreen scaling. |
|multimonitor = true | |multimonitor = true | ||
|multimonitor notes = Use [[#FAR|FAR]] to fix fullscreen scaling. HUD and menus are stretched. | |multimonitor notes = Use [[#FAR|FAR]] to fix fullscreen scaling. HUD and menus are stretched. | ||
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|4k ultra hd notes = Use [[#FAR|FAR]] to fix fullscreen scaling. | |4k ultra hd notes = Use [[#FAR|FAR]] to fix fullscreen scaling. | ||
|fov = true | |fov = true | ||
− | |fov notes = Huge range, implemented via camera distance | + | |fov notes = Huge range, implemented via camera distance setting, so it's not a true FOV feature. [http://abload.de/img/default-fovrmua2.jpg Default] FOV, [http://abload.de/img/max-fovs5u5h.jpg max] FOV, [http://abload.de/img/min-fovznulu.jpg min] FOV. |
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
|borderless windowed = hackable | |borderless windowed = hackable | ||
− | |borderless windowed notes = Use [[# | + | |borderless windowed notes = Use [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Gaming|Borderless Gaming]] or see [[#Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]. |
|anisotropic = true | |anisotropic = true | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]. | + | |antialiasing notes = Off, 2x, 4x, 8x [[MSAA]]. See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]. |
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
− | |60 fps notes = Cutscenes | + | |60 fps notes = Pre-rendered cutscenes run at 1600x900 and 30 FPS.<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/524220/discussions/0/135512291865125995/ Cutscenes capped at 30 fps :: NieR:Automata™ General Discussions :: Steam Discussions]</ref> |
|120 fps = hackable | |120 fps = hackable | ||
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at 60 FPS.<ref name="NierInterview">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JO-_FKlHRRQ&feature=youtu.be&t=1517 Nier: Automata Interview - "Nothing is more weird than Yoko Taro" - gamescom 2016]</ref> See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]]. |
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+ | ===[[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Enable borderless window mode|ref=<ref name="Ref-Aemony">{{refcheck|user=Aemony|date=2017-03-28}}</ref>}} | ||
+ | # Install the latest version of [http://steamcommunity.com/app/524220/discussions/0/135512104777399045/ FAR] (automated installer). | ||
+ | # Configure the game to Window mode and the correct resolution. | ||
+ | # While running the game, press {{Key|Ctrl|Shift|Backspace}} to bring up the FAR control panel. | ||
+ | # Expand the '''Window Management''' section and the subsection called '''Overrides''' | ||
+ | # Enable <code>Borderless</code>, <code>Fullscreen (Borderless)</code> (available when Borderless is enabled) as well as <code>Center</code>. If you're on a multi-monitor setup then you might want to enable <code>Restrict Cursor to Window</code> as well. | ||
+ | # The changes should take affect immediately but if they don't, restart the game. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]=== | ||
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{{ii}} Ambient Occlusion (AO) also includes a separate post-processing anti-aliasing pass.<ref name="Eurogamer-DigitalFoundry-Nier">[http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2017-whats-up-with-nier-automata-on-pc What's up with Nier: Automata on PC? • Eurogamer.net]</ref> | {{ii}} Ambient Occlusion (AO) also includes a separate post-processing anti-aliasing pass.<ref name="Eurogamer-DigitalFoundry-Nier">[http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2017-whats-up-with-nier-automata-on-pc What's up with Nier: Automata on PC? • Eurogamer.net]</ref> | ||
{{--}} Having the AA option enabled in conjunction with AO causes minor visual issues.<ref name="Eurogamer-DigitalFoundry-Nier">[http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2017-whats-up-with-nier-automata-on-pc What's up with Nier: Automata on PC? • Eurogamer.net]</ref> | {{--}} Having the AA option enabled in conjunction with AO causes minor visual issues.<ref name="Eurogamer-DigitalFoundry-Nier">[http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2017-whats-up-with-nier-automata-on-pc What's up with Nier: Automata on PC? • Eurogamer.net]</ref> | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = unknown |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|button prompts = Xbox, DualShock | |button prompts = Xbox, DualShock | ||
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|haptic feedback = true | |haptic feedback = true | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | |light bar support = | + | |light bar support = |
|light bar support notes = | |light bar support notes = | ||
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+ | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
+ | ===White screen crash (both AMD and NVIDIA)=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The game continues playing in the background so if you're in a save zone you can quick save your progress by clicking on {{Key|Escape|Enter|Enter}}. You should hear a chime sound effect when the game have been saved successfully. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Terminate the game using either {{Key|Alt|F4}} or {{Key|Alt|Tab}} followed by terminating it through the Task Manager in Windows. | ||
+ | {{ii}} A temporary fix for AMD is to downgrade the graphics drivers to 16.11.5.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://steamcommunity.com/app/524220/discussions/0/135512133550435608|title=Fix for White screen for AMD users. :: NieR:Automata™ General Discussions :: Steam Discussions|date=2017-03-21}}</ref> | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
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# Click on '''Apply changes'''. | # Click on '''Apply changes'''. | ||
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==Other information== | ==Other information== |
Revision as of 21:08, 29 March 2017
Developers | |
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Platinum Games | |
Publishers | |
Square Enix | |
Engines | |
Platinum Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 17, 2017 |
Key points
- Controller is recommended over keyboard and mouse.[1]
- Fullscreen mode is stretched from a lower resolution (unless fixed by using FAR).[2]
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Publisher website | EU | |||
Amazon.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Steam |
- All versions require Steam and Denuvo Anti-Tamper DRM.[3]
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Cardboard Pod Skin | Part of the Day One Edition. | |
Grimoire Weiss Pod | Part of the Day One Edition. | |
Machine Mask Accessory | Part of the Day One Edition. | |
Retro Grey Pod Skin | Part of the Day One Edition. | |
Retro Red Pod Skin | Part of the Day One Edition. | |
Valve Character Accessory | Granted to early purchasers. This promotion ended 16:00 GMT 24th March 2017. |
Version differences
NieR: Automata Day One Edition
- A timed limited edition that included additional bonus digital content (cosmetics only).
Essential improvements
FAR
- Adds performance and visual enhancements (e.g. fixed bloom scaling), and other PC-specific features
- Changelog
- Source code
- Source code (SpecialK)
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/524220/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/524220/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud | Syncs settings across PCs as well, including graphical settings. |
Video settings
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Instructions |
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Anti-aliasing (AA)
- Ambient Occlusion (AO) also includes a separate post-processing anti-aliasing pass.[4]
- Having the AA option enabled in conjunction with AO causes minor visual issues.[4]
High frame rate
Instructions |
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Input settings
DualShock 4 button prompts
Instructions |
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Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | English subtitles are transcribed from the English audio. Expect differences if used in conjunction with Japanese audio. | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Spanish |
Issues unresolved
White screen crash (both AMD and NVIDIA)
- The game continues playing in the background so if you're in a save zone you can quick save your progress by clicking on Esc+↵ Enter+↵ Enter. You should hear a chime sound effect when the game have been saved successfully.
- Terminate the game using either Alt+F4 or Alt+Tab ↹ followed by terminating it through the Task Manager in Windows.
- A temporary fix for AMD is to downgrade the graphics drivers to 16.11.5.[5]
Issues fixed
Cutscenes stutter
Instructions |
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Fullscreen is stretched from a lower resolution
Instructions |
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Fullscreen is capped at a lower refresh rate
Instructions |
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SLI not working
- Not officially supported by Platinum Games nor NVIDIA.
- This is only required once, unless you perform a clean driver installation in the future.
- Does not work in windowed mode (including borderless windowed mode).
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 11 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | Wwise | |
Cutscenes | Criware/Scaleform/Autodesk | Does not include cutscene audio. |
NieR:AutoModSave
- Enables users to share save files.
- Steam Community thread
- Source code
System requirements
- 64-bit OS required.
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7 | 8.1, 10 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i3-2100 AMD A8-6500 |
Intel Core i5-4670 AMD A10-7850K |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 50 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 770 AMD Radeon R9 270X 2 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 980 AMD Radeon R9 380X 4 GB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/524220/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (524220) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ NieR Automata - Port Report :: TotalBiscuit
- ↑ Game in 900pi, or something? :: NieR:Automata™ General Discussions :: Steam Discussions
- ↑ NieR: Automata EULA
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 What's up with Nier: Automata on PC? • Eurogamer.net
- ↑ Fix for White screen for AMD users. :: NieR:Automata™ General Discussions :: Steam Discussions - last accessed on 2017-03-21