Difference between revisions of "NieR: Automata"
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===Game does not launch properly=== | ===Game does not launch properly=== | ||
Certain things can cause the game to not launch properly, or only idle in the background without any activity. | Certain things can cause the game to not launch properly, or only idle in the background without any activity. | ||
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# Launch the game to verify that the issue is resolved. | # Launch the game to verify that the issue is resolved. | ||
# Download and reinstall [[#FAR|FAR]] using the latest available version of the automated installer (SKIM). | # Download and reinstall [[#FAR|FAR]] using the latest available version of the automated installer (SKIM). | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | ====White/black screen on launch==== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Use {{Key|Alt|Enter}} to switch between fullscreen/window mode|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://steamcommunity.com/app/524220/discussions/0/2592234299569237786/|title=white screen :: NieR:Automata™ General Discussions :: Steam Discussions|date=2017-07-04}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=http://steamcommunity.com/app/524220/discussions/0/2592234299564488770/|title=White screen when start game, can hear sound but no display only white :: NieR:Automata™ General Discussions :: Steam Discussions|date=2017-07-04}}</ref>}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | ===Crash on touch-capable systems=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Disable touch input in Windows|ref=<ref name="NeoGAF-mainthread-op">{{Refurl|url=http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=232252280&postcount=1|title=Nier: Automata PC performance thread :: NeoGAF|date=2017-04-01}}</ref>}} | ||
+ | # Open the [[Microsoft Windows#Task Manager|Task Manager]] of Windows. | ||
+ | # Go to the '''Services''' tab. | ||
+ | # Locate the service named '''TabletInputService'''. | ||
+ | # Right-click on it and choose '''Stop'''. | ||
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+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} This only stops the service temporarily until the computer is restarted. | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | ===Crash when loading a savegame=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Run the game in [[Windows_Compatibility_Mode|compatibility mode]] for <code>Windows 7</code> or <code>Windows 8</code> to fix the issue.|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://steamcommunity.com/app/524220/discussions/0/1458455461488627107/?ctp=3#c1471966894860244725|title=Game/FAR problems... again :: NieR:Automata™ General Discussions :: Steam Discussions|date=2017-07-26}}</ref>}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | ===Saves do not show up in the game=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Use [[#NieR:AutoModSave|NieR:AutoModSave]] to fix corrupt saves|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/524220/discussions/0/135512305404232364/ A Tool to Enable Save Files Sharing :: NieR:Automata™ General Discussions :: Steam Discussions]</ref>}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | ===Saving does not work=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Configure OneDrive to save documents on <code>This PC only</code>|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://steamcommunity.com/app/524220/discussions/0/2592234299537391381/#c2592234299537531320|title=Nier Saving does not work :: NieR:Automata™ General Discussions :: Steam Discussions|date=2017-06-25}}</ref>}} | ||
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{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Use [[#FAR|FAR]] to fix fullscreen scaling|ref=<ref name="DrDaxxy-FullscreenScaling"/><ref name="Ref-Aemony-TweakGuide"/>}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Use [[#FAR|FAR]] to fix fullscreen scaling|ref=<ref name="DrDaxxy-FullscreenScaling"/><ref name="Ref-Aemony-TweakGuide"/>}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | ===Cutscenes stutter=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Use [[#FAR|FAR]] or [[#Vidsquish (prev. NieRepack)|Vidsquish]] to fix cutscene stuttering|ref=<ref name="Ref-Aemony-TweakGuide"/>}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | ===LOD popping=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Do not enable the in-game [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]] option and the Ambient Occlusion (AO) option at the same time (enable either one or the other, but not both)|ref=<ref name="NeoGAF-mainthread-durante-lod"/>}} | ||
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# Find and change the parameter <code>RefreshRate</code> to the refresh rate of your monitor (e.g. "RefreshRate=60"). | # Find and change the parameter <code>RefreshRate</code> to the refresh rate of your monitor (e.g. "RefreshRate=60"). | ||
# Save the file. | # Save the file. | ||
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− | === | + | ===Button prompts rapidly switch between KB/M and Gamepad=== |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
− | {{Fixbox/fix| | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Click on {{Key|Alt}} once in the game to resolve the key block|ref=<ref name="Ref-Aemony-TweakGuide"/>}} |
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− | + | '''Notes''' | |
− | {{ | + | {{ii}} The game can get into a state where it believes a key is being held down endlessly when using a keyboard shortcut that makes the game lose focus. |
− | {{ | + | {{ii}} The most common cause is when using {{Key|Alt|Tab}} to switch between the game and other applications, but it can also happen with other keyboard shortcuts. |
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− | ===SLI not working=== | + | ===SLI is not working=== |
{{ii}} Not officially supported by Platinum Games nor NVIDIA. | {{ii}} Not officially supported by Platinum Games nor NVIDIA. | ||
{{ii}} This is only required once, unless you perform a clean driver installation in the future. | {{ii}} This is only required once, unless you perform a clean driver installation in the future. | ||
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# Configure '''SLI compatiblity bits (DX10+DX11)''' to <code>0x080002F5</code>. | # Configure '''SLI compatiblity bits (DX10+DX11)''' to <code>0x080002F5</code>. | ||
# Click on '''Apply changes'''. | # Click on '''Apply changes'''. | ||
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Revision as of 23:46, 7 August 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 outputs to a lower resolution (unless fixed by using FAR).[2][3]
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | For some regions the Steam key is obtained in Redeem.exe which checks CD key and DVD authenticity.[4][5] |
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Publisher website | EU | |||
Amazon.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Steam |
- All versions require Steam and Denuvo Anti-Tamper DRM.[6]
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.[7] | |
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Version differences
NieR: Automata Day One Edition
- A timed limited edition that included additional bonus digital content (cosmetics only). This promotion ended 16:00 GMT 12 May 2017.
Essential improvements
FAR
- Adds performance and visual enhancements (e.g. fixed bloom scaling), and other PC-specific features
- Other third-party injection/overlay tools might interfere with this mod.[8]
- Changelog
- Source code
- Source code (Special K)
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Skip intro videos
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/524220/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
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 video settings. |
Video settings
Borderless fullscreen windowed
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Anti-aliasing (AA)
- Ambient Occlusion (AO) also includes a separate post-processing anti-aliasing pass.[9]
- Having the AA option enabled in conjunction with AO causes visual issues and the transition effect between LoD levels to be abrupt.[9][10]
High frame rate
- Cutscenes and menus will still be limited to 30 or 60 FPS.
- Breaks some parts of the game and can make it impossible to progress without disabling the framerate unlocker.[11]
- May cause other physics bugs and/or unexpected behavior.
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Input settings
DualShock 4 button prompts
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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 |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: NieR: Automata - 3D Vision Fix. |
Issues unresolved
Display driver crash (white/frozen screen)
- Occasionally the game causes a driver crash/reset which it can not recover properly from.[3]
- Affects both AMD and Nvidia users, but Nvidia GeForce GTX 780 and 780 Ti cards are the worst affected with very small chance of being able to play the game at all even with community fixes.[12]
- A correct fix for AMD is to install the graphics drivers 17.5.2, albeit some users might still experience the issue.[13]
- A correct fix for Nvidia GeForce GTX 780 and 780 Ti users is to install the graphics driver 384.94, although some users on the games forum are still experiencing issues. [14]
- 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.
- Users can mitigate the issue in various ways. An aggregated list of what works can be found in the chapter What is the White Screen Issue? of this Tweak Guide.
Debug Mode: Menu cannot be opened using keyboard and mouse
- The debug menu requires a controller to be opened and navigated. This is because it is opened by using the keybinding for Evade + Shortcuts. But Evade don't have a keybinding on keyboards.[15]
Game crashes during ending E on the 21th death
- The game crashes once you die for the 21st time during the Shoot 'em Up level of ending E.[16]
- Only players trying to solo the ending are affected, as accepting help from other players turn you invincible.
- The issue was introduced in the PC patch released on 2017-04-28.
Issues fixed
Game does not launch properly
Certain things can cause the game to not launch properly, or only idle in the background without any activity.
This can be caused by various stuff, so be sure to test all methods:
An incompatible input device is installed on the system
- Certain input devices can cause the game to not launch properly on some systems (e.g. the Kensington Trackball and Nvidia Controller and related software).
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Denuvo is having connection problems
- Occasionally Denuvo needs to phone home to retrieve a new valid hardware key for the game. If it fails the connection then
NieRAutomata.exe
will remain in the background of Windows and keep retrying for 5-15 minutes before Denuvo times out.[17]
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The installation of FAR is corrupt
- FAR have seen a major chance in how it injects itself into the game. Having remnants of the old injection method side by side with the new injection method will cause issues.
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White/black screen on launch
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Crash on touch-capable systems
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Crash when loading a savegame
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Saves do not show up in the game
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Saving does not work
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Fullscreen is stretched from a lower resolution or have black borders
The game requests a stretched resolution to output the rendered framebuffer to. This means that native resolutions will output to the closest stretched resolution, downscaling the image in the process. The GPU/monitor will then either show the outputted image with black borders around it (scaling disabled) or upscale the downscaled image back to the native resolution (scaling enabled) causing noticeable scaling artifacts in the image from the process.
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Cutscenes stutter
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LOD popping
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Run the game at screen refresh rate
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Mouse cursor is visible when playing with a controller
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Button prompts rapidly switch between KB/M and Gamepad
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SLI is 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).
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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. Vidsquish can be used to customize the cutscenes in various ways. |
Modifications
NieR:Automata Free Camera
- A simple tool that enables the free camera debug mode.
NieR:AutoModSave
- Enables users to share save files.
- Can be used to fix some corrupt save files that doesn't show up in-game any longer.
- Source code
Nier-Automata-editor
- Simple save game editor.
Vidsquish (prev. NieRepack)
- Tool used for customization of the pre-rendered cutscenes of the game. Previously known as NieRepack.
- Can be used to save space or improve aspect ratio or performance of the cutscenes.
System requirements
- 64-bit OS required.
Windows | ||
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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
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Tweak Guide :: Guide :: Steam Community - last accessed on 2017-07-04
- ↑ System weryfikacji produktu - FAQ - Cenega.pl
- ↑ Reply #1272 :: Denuvo has literally no purpose in NieR anymore, remove it :: NieR:Automata™ General Discussions :: Steam Discussions - last accessed on 2017-06-08
- ↑ NieR: Automata EULA
- ↑ Valve Character Accessory Update :: NieR:Automata™ :: Group Announcements :: Steam Community - last accessed on 2017-06-08
- ↑ FAR (Fix Automata Resolution) :: Special K - "Kaldaien's Mod" :: Steam Community Group - last accessed on 2017-05-10
- "RivaTuner Statistics Server, Discord and Razer software are known to interfere with this mod."
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 What's up with Nier: Automata on PC? • Eurogamer.net
- ↑ Reply 1414 :: Nier: Automata PC performance thread :: NeoGAF - last accessed on 2017-04-01
- ↑ Bug at the beginning of second playthrough :: NieR:Automata™ General Discussions :: Steam Discussions - last accessed on 2017-04-03
- ↑ nvidia graphics cards are having freezing/white screen problems :: NieR:Automata™ General Discussions :: Steam Discussions - last accessed on 2017-06-24
- ↑ Fix for White screen for AMD users. :: NieR:Automata™ General Discussions :: Steam Discussions - last accessed on 2017-03-21
- ↑ Driver 384.94 FAQ/Discussion Thread - last accessed on 2017-08-03
- ↑ Debug mode Pc :: NieR:Automata™ General Discussions :: Steam Discussions - last accessed on 2017-08-07
- ↑ Tweak Guide :: Guide :: Steam Community - last accessed on 2017-08-08
- "Regarding the ending E crash. The game crashes once you die for the 21st time. Every time. It's 21 deaths then poof: "NieR:Automata has stopped working""
- ↑ Nier Automata wont start :: NieR:Automata™ General Discussions :: Steam Discussions - last accessed on 2017-07-04