Can You Play Helldivers 2 on Steam Deck? – Answered

Getting the opportunity to jump into a fast-paced third-person shooter on your favorite portable PC sounds like a blast, but is Helldivers 2 too big of a game to work here? Let’s dive in and find out if we can blast on the go.

Is Helldivers 2 Steam Deck Playable? – Answered

If you’re hoping to just boot up your Steam Deck and jump right into the action that Helldivers 2 is bringing to the table, you may find that you’re out of luck. There seem to be a few things that are causing issues launching Helldivers 2 on Steam Deck, namely the nProtect DRM measures that have been put into effect here.

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Trying to launch the game from the default Steam launcher with any version of Proton results in an Error and the game crashing. Seems to echo the general issues that PC players are facing at the moment, unfortunately. For those willing to dive into the nitty gritty of things though, there is a way that you can get Helldivers 2 to function as expected on the portable powerhouse.

As per a Reddit Thread by u/Lucent_, you’ll need to follow a few steps to get the game running on the Steam Deck;

• Download Proton GE Version 7.49
• Run the game in Desktop Mode
• Change graphical settings to Low/Medium

One thing to keep in mind — this will make your Steam Deck run very warm, so keep your hands protected if you’re planning on giving this method a try. If you’re dying to give this a run on the couch, this seems to be the only way to get the game running consistently and running well. Helldivers 2 does seem to be the perfect game to play with friends, so getting the chance to play on the go does seem like a pretty great plan.

Make sure that you’re keeping your eyes on our section below to learn more about the game, and find out if you can take on the hordes solo.