Summary
- Assassin’s Creed Shadows won't be compatible with Steam Deck at launch due to low specs.
- Ubisoft has faced delays and leaks with Assassin’s Creed Shadows, aiming for a smooth launch.
- Fans must wait for possible future Steam Deck compatibility for Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
Ubisoft has confirmed that Assassin's Creed Shadows will 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 Shadows is 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 to Assassin's Creed Shadows release has been fraught with controversy. Ubisoft has delayed Assassin's Creed Shadows multiple times in an attempt to ensure the game is in the best state possible on release, hoping to avoid similar issues that Star Wars Outlaws faced. On top of this, Assassin's Creed Shadows has 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.
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In a recent tech Q&A with fans, Ubisoft confirmed that Assassin'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 that Assassin's Creed Shadows will join the lineup of Steam Deck-verified games later 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 that Assassin's Creed Shadows will 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 detailing Assassin's Creed Shadows' PC features and 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 for Assassin's Creed Shadows. In mid-February, rumors were swirling that Assassin's Creed Shadows won'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 called Claws of Awaji is in the works for the game, so the fun won't stop once Assassin's Creed Shadows is released.
Assassin's Creed Shadows
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 81 /100 Critics Rec: 82%
- Released
- March 20, 2025
- ESRB
- Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Language
- Developer(s)
- Ubisoft Quebec
- Publisher(s)
- Ubisoft
