Deadlock: Can You Play it on the Steam Deck? Here’s What You Need to Know

The Steam Deck’s main draw is letting you take your game library anywhere, no matter the genre. From shooters to strategy games, if it’s on Steam, chances are you can play it on the powerful handheld system. But whenever a new hit drops, there’s always one question: Does it work on the Steam Deck?

Deadlock’s Arrival: Can It Run on Steam Deck?

With Valve’s own Deadlock finally out in early access, thousands of players are diving into the game. But can you take this MOBA action with you on the Steam Deck? Here’s what we know so far.

 

 

Deadlock on Steam Deck: What Works and What Doesn’t

At the moment, Deadlock doesn’t have official Steam Deck support. While the game boots up just fine, matchmaking is currently limited on the Deck. If you’re determined to jump into Deadlock on the go, you’ll need to tweak a few files to get around this limitation.

Community Workarounds: Unofficial Controls for Deadlock

For those eager to try Deadlock on the Deck, community-made control layouts are available to help you get started. However, since these are unofficial setups, you may run into a few quirks, especially given the complexity of a MOBA like Deadlock.

 

Also Read: How to Create a Custom Lobby in Deadlock: A Step-by-Step Guide

 

When Will Official Steam Deck Support Arrive?

When asked about Steam Deck support at PAX Australia, Valve kept it real: it’s still early days for Deadlock. As the game evolves, more support could be on the way, but for now, Deck fans will need to be patient.

For now, you might need a workaround to play Deadlock on your Steam Deck. But with Valve at the helm, there’s hope that official support will roll out as the game develops!