Nier Automata Receives Surprise Update 1.07 on PS4, Fixes Long-Standing Issue

NieR: Automata has received a surprise update, version 1.07, on the PS4, which appears to have resolved a major bug that has long troubled the game.

Square Enix has taken its time addressing this significant issue, which has been a persistent problem for many players. Reports and feedback from the community indicated that the game frequently crashed, leading to widespread frustration. These crashes were so prevalent that the game’s subreddit and social media channels were often filled with complaints about the issue.

In response, Square Enix has finally released a patch aimed at fixing these problems. If you own NieR: Automata on the PS4, it is recommended to download and install update 1.07, which was recently made available. This patch should specifically resolve the crashes that many players experienced, particularly as they approached the game’s ending.

Discussions on the game’s subreddit have confirmed that the crashes occurring when players were heading to the City Ruins have been addressed. Additionally, other frequent crash reports from various parts of the game also seem to have been resolved.

Popular streamer and dataminer, Lance Macdonald, mentioned that the game received an update. Although he did not provide specific details about the changes, he suggested that he might investigate the game files to uncover any hidden secrets or additional changes implemented with this patch.

NieR: Automata has been a significant success for Square Enix. Originally released for the PS4, the game was later ported to PC, followed by versions for Xbox consoles, Windows 10, and eventually the Nintendo Switch. According to the latest information from Square Enix, the game has sold over 8 million units worldwide.