Is Baldur’s Gate 3 Steam Deck compatible?

Aden Carter

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Are you wondering if Baldur’s Gate 3 is Steam Deck compatible? The next game by Larian Studios is set to launch out of early access in August. The Divinity Original Sin development studio has already released the game on PC.

Baldur’s Gate 3 is a Dungeons & Dragons game set in the Forgotten Realm. Throughout the game, you will experience a massive adventure with different game modes that all gamers can enjoy. Experience the game alone or partner up with some companions and hit the arena.

Are you ready to romance your way out of danger or will your party members rush head-first into battle? It is no surprise that Baldur’s Gate 3 will release on different platforms. Since the PC version has been around for a while, is Baldur’s Gate 3 Steam Deck compatible?

Can you play Baldur’s Gate 3 on Steam Deck?

Yes! You can play Baldur’s Gate 3 on Steam Deck according to the Steam Deck Compatibility Chart. However, there is a catch to this, the game is marked as ‘playable’ on the official Steam Page. While this means that the game is able to run on Steam Deck, there are some issues. Here is everything about the compatibility of Baldur’s Gate 3:

• This game’s launcher/setup tool may require the touchscreen or virtual keyboard, or may have difficult text to read.
• This game sometimes shows mouse, keyboard, or non-Steam Deck controller icons.
• Entering some text requires manually invoking the on-screen keyboard.
• All functionality is accessible when using the default controller configuration.
• In-game interface text is legible on Steam Deck.
• This game’s default graphics configuration performs well on Steam Deck.

As you can see, there are not many issues that affect Baldur’s Gate 3 on Steam Deck, making the game playable. Of course, due to some issues, the game will not run perfectly and you may need to adjust your playstyle if you plan on using the Steam Deck to play Baldur’s Gate 3.