Can I play yet?

[potato]

I got rid of my regular gaming pc for a steam deck which I like a lot, but can I play yet? What is the steam deck situation in 2025?

[Kverm]

As of January 2025, the Steam Deck remains a viable handheld gaming device, though its performance is beginning to show limitations with the latest AAA titles. While it continues to handle a vast array of indie and less demanding games effectively, more recent and resource-intensive releases may not run as smoothly or may require significant graphical compromises.

Industry analysts suggest that without a substantial hardware upgrade, the Steam Deck may struggle to keep pace with the evolving demands of new games.
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This has led to discussions about the necessity for a successor or an updated model to maintain its competitiveness in the handheld gaming market.

In the meantime, alternative handheld devices have emerged, offering enhanced performance and features. For instance, the Asus ROG Ally X, when paired with the open-source Linux-based operating system Bazzite, delivers a gaming experience that rivals or surpasses the Steam Deck in certain aspects.
THE VERGE

In summary, while you can still enjoy a wide range of games on your Steam Deck, especially indie titles and older releases, you might encounter performance challenges with the latest AAA games. Considering the rapid advancements in gaming technology, exploring newer handheld options could be beneficial if playing the most recent and demanding games is a priority for you.

Emerging Competitors Challenge Steam Deck's Dominance

[potato]

So can people on steamos/linux play the game now? Have they fixed the anticheat compatibility?

[VikingDork]

Originally posted by potato:

So can people on steamos/linux play the game now? Have they fixed the anticheat compatibility?

Nope.

[potato]

Originally posted by VikingDork:

Originally posted by potato:

So can people on steamos/linux play the game now? Have they fixed the anticheat compatibility?

Nope.

when was the last update devs talked about future support?

[VikingDork]

Originally posted by potato:

Originally posted by VikingDork:

Nope.

when was the last update devs talked about future support?

Never. The game will never be run without EAC. Unless you pirate the game and play alone.