There is much talk regarding whether Assassin’s Creed Shadows will be playable on the Steam Deck at launch. In a previous Q&A session on February 12, it was mentioned that the game would not be compatible with the Steam Deck because it falls below the minimum specs for PC.
However, a few weeks after, Assassin’s Creed: Shadows was submitted for Steam Deck verification and under classification for Valve. So will Assassin’s Creed Shadows be available on the Steam Deck or not?
Will Assassin’s Creed Shadows Be Available on Steam Deck on Launch?
Assassin’s Creed Shadows will launch on Steam simultaneously on all platforms. Fortunately, the game isSteam Deck verifiedandwill also be available on the device at launch.
Being verified means it will have Steam Deck compatibility and full functionality like:
There’s a reason to be a bit skeptical about the last line, as just a month ago, the game basically “confirmed” that it would not be released on the Steam Deck due to poor performance.
But things could’ve changed, and it might perform decently on the Steam Deck upon release. If not, you still have access to the game on the same platform on PC. If you are going to play it on the Steam Deck with no intention of playing it on a desktop, it’s better to wait until the others have tried the game on the device just to be sure.
Pre-purchasing the game on Steam will give the players a free “Claws of Awaji” expansion. If you are interested in more bonuses, here’s our take on whether theAssassin’s Creed Shadows’ Collector’s edition is worth it.
Enzo Zalamea
Enzo is a staff writer at Prima Games. He began writing news, guides, and listicles related to games back in 2019. In 2024, he started writing at Prima Games covering the best new games and updates regardless of the genre. You can find him playing the latest World of Warcraft expansion, Path of Exile, Teamfight Tactics, and popular competitive shooters like Valorant, Apex Legends, and CS2. Enzo received his Bachelor’s degree in Marketing Management in De La Salle University and multiple SEO certifications from the University of California, Davis.
