Summary
Ubisoft has confirmed thatAssassin’s Creed Shadowswill not be compatible with the Steam Deck at launch, which will come as bad news for those hoping to play the game on Valve’s handheld platform.Assassin’s Creed Shadowsis set to launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, but will still be unavailable to a small section of gamers after this news.
The road toAssassin’s Creed Shadowsrelease has been fraught with controversy. Ubisoft has delayedAssassin’s Creed Shadowsmultiple times in an attempt to ensure the game is in the best state possible on release, hoping to avoid similar issues thatStar Wars Outlawsfaced. On top of this,Assassin’s Creed Shadowshas leaked early, forcing gamers to avoid inevitable spoilers online for a few weeks, which is a challenging task. Because this leaked version of the game doesn’t have a day-one patch, it won’t represent the final product, which is a very unfortunate stroke of luck for Ubisoft.
In arecent tech Q&Awith fans, Ubisoft confirmed thatAssassin’s Creed Shadows"will not be compatible with Steam Deck, due to the fact it is below our minimum specs for PC." It does start the comment by claiming that this is the case “At launch,” offering some hope thatAssassin’s Creed Shadowswill join the lineup ofSteam Deck-verified gameslater down the line. Steam Deck gamers wanting to play the game on March 20 will have to look elsewhere, though.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows is Not Compatible With the Steam Deck
Hopefully, if Ubisoft isn’t confident thatAssassin’s Creed Shadowswill run on the Steam Deck, this means the game will take a significant technical step forward. Footage of the game looks stunning, with one particular trailer detailingAssassin’s Creed Shadows' PC featuresand technologies that haven’t yet been seen before in the series. It’s an exciting thought for those who can meet the system requirements for the game.
The finish line to launch is almost in sight forAssassin’s Creed Shadows. In mid-February, rumors were swirling thatAssassin’s Creed Shadowswon’t be delayed again, despite some small noise to the contrary. Given the recent leaks, it seems increasingly unlikely. Ubisoft has already confirmed that a new expansion calledClaws of Awajiis in the works for the game, so the fun won’t stop onceAssassin’s Creed Shadowsis released.
