Update: We now have even more evidence pointing to a March 17th release, thanks to a Japanese Square Enix Support page which not only confirms the leaked release date, but also lists the title’s system requirements.
Minimum system requirements
- OS: Windows® 7 64-bit, Windows® 8.1 64-bit, Windows® 10 64-bit (no support for 32-bit OS)
- CPU: Intel® Core ™ i3 2100 or more/AMD A 8 – 6500 or more
- RAM: 4 GB or more free space
- Hard disk / SSD: 50 GB or more free space
- GPU: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 770 VRAM 2 GB or more AMD Radeon ™ R9 270X VRAM 2GB or more
- Sound card: DirectX® 11 support
- Extra notes: Internet connection (Broadband or more)
screen resolution: 1280X720
– DirectX®: DirectX® 11
– other: mouse, keyboard, game pad (XInput only)
Recommended system requirements
- OS: Windows® 8.1 64 bit, Windows® 10 64 bit (no support for 32-bit OS)
- CPU: Intel® Core ™ i5 4670 or more/AMD A 10 – 7850 K or more
- RAM: 8 GB or more free space
- Hard disk / SSD: 50 GB or more free space
- GPU: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980 VRAM 4 GB or more AMD Radeon ™ R9 380X VRAM 4GB or more
- Sound card: DirectX® 11 support
- Extra notes: Internet connection (Broadband or more)
screen resolution: 1920X1080
– DirectX®: DirectX® 11
– other: mouse, keyboard, game pad (XInput only)
The rollercoaster ride for NieR: Automata‘s PC version never ends, and now we have a new release date, confirmed by Square Enix’ own webstore: March 17th. The store page has been taken down, but sharp eyed readers can find the Google Cache version if they click the image below.
NieR: Automata is a new third-person action RPG follow-up to the 2010 cult hit, NieR. Offering a fresh blend of action and RPG gameplay styles, NieR: Automata is currently being developed in collaboration with PlatinumGames, the studio known for its groundbreaking advancements in the action genre.
The game’s all-star development team is helmed by producer Yosuke Saito, known for his work on DRAGON QUEST X and NieR. The previous game’s director, YOKO TARO returns for the new project as well as composer Keiichi Okabe, whose award-winning score to the original became one of the greatest accomplishments in gaming music.
It seems that the game will have some Valve themed character accessories as exclusive digital bonus content.
