Can I run NieR:Automata?
Official NieR:Automata system requirements, player reports on NieR:Automata performance, and a check against your GPU and CPU.
Official system requirements
Published on the Steam store page by the developer. This is that text, not a benchmark.
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
- Storage
- 50 GB available space
- Sound
- DirectX® 11 supported
- Notes
- Network: Broadband Internet connection Mouse, keyboard and game pad (XInput only). Screen resolution: 1280x720. This product only supports MS-IME keyboard input. There is a possibility that other IME will not function correctly with it.
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
- Storage
- 50 GB available space
- Sound
- DirectX® 11 supported
- Notes
- Network: Broadband Internet connection Mouse, keyboard and game pad (XInput only). Screen resolution: 1920x1080. Depending on the monitor and PC graphics card environment and setup used, this title can expand its display resolution to 4K. However, please be aware that 4K resolutions are not officially supported. This product only supports MS-IME keyboard input. There is a possibility that other IME will not function correctly with it.
What players say about performance
Most reviews indicate that NieR: Automata has mixed performance, with some players experiencing lag, stuttering, and graphical issues, while others report smooth gameplay, especially with mods or adjustments.
Drawn from 24 reviews that mention performance.
Common problems
- Frame drops and stuttering in certain areas.
- Resolution scaling and pop-in issues in vanilla version.
- Need for mods or patches to improve performance and fix bugs.
- Occasional crashes and graphical glitches.
What runs it well
- Game runs smoothly on high-end setups with proper patches or mods.
- Players using community fixes report stable performance.
- Performant on Steam Deck according to reports.
- Playing with certain graphical settings can enhance stability.
Check your PC
Pick a GPU and a CPU. The result compares their class with the parts named in the official requirements. It is not an FPS estimate.