Assassin’s Creed Shadows Steam Deck Support Confirmed

Published on 23 Apr 2025

Great news for Assassin\'s Creed fans! Assassin’s Creed Shadows is now supported on the Steam Deck. We have full developer support. What this means is you can play this action adventure RPG anywhere.

What Does This Mean for Players?

Steam Deck users are now playing Assassin’s Creed Shadows. We see a large world to explore in the game. Also you’ll get smooth performance and improved control.

Gameplay Features on Steam Deck

The game has elements of stealth, action and parkour. On the Steam Deck’s hardware the controls perform flawlessly. Also for the small screen UI scale is a feature which improves readability.

Why Steam Deck Support Matters

Portable gaming is on the rise. Many players are into handheld devices. With the release of Assassin’s Creed Shadows to Steam Deck we see a great benefit for both casual and dedicated gamers.

Performance Expectations

The game reports smooth frame rates. We have auto changing graphics settings for your Deck. Also we see very quick load times which we attribute to the SSD storage.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows: A Quick Overview

This RPG is of the action and adventure genre set in feudal Japan. We have two main characters for players to choose from. Also the story is very in depth and immersive.

Key Game Features

Open world exploration, dynamic weather, and a revamp of the combat system are features which stand out. Multiplayer element adds to the replay value. Strategy is a large part of it in missions.

How Does It Compare to Other Games?

In contrast to racing and sports games which is what you may expect, in the case of Assassin’s Creed you get a focus on action that also has a very strong story component. Also what you get is a very much alive world which is simulated in great detail. It is a unique mix of RPG and adventure.

For Casual and Hardcore Gamers

Easy to learn systems that will go down well with casual players and at the same time we have in game customizations that will please the hardcore fans. Also this game has wide appeal for all on the Steam Deck.

Pre-Order and Release Details

Pre orders are open. Release of the game is at the end of the year. Also early birds will get special in game items.

Steam Deck Optimization Notes

Day one patches which we did a large scale of testing for. Valve put in a lot of time in to the pre release trials. Also expect the updates to add to the experience.

Conclusion

Assassin’s Creed on the Steam Deck is finally here. Fans which had this as a wish for a while can play it any time and any place they like. The game which they had been waiting for which features action, adventure and strategy does it all.