Frank McDougall
The anticipation surrounding Star Wars Outlaws is building, and players are eager to know if they can play it on the Steam Deck. However, there’s a slight complication. The game will not be available on Steam upon release, making compatibility a bit trickier than usual. Instead, Star Wars Outlaws can be downloaded from the Epic Games Store, but its compatibility with the Steam Deck remains untested.
Despite this, we don’t expect the system requirements of Star Wars Outlaws to be too demanding for the Steam Deck. The game should run smoothly, at least on the lowest graphical presets. However, there’s uncertainty regarding the support of AMD FSR 3.1 at launch, as neither AMD nor Ubisoft have confirmed its compatibility. On the other hand, Nvidia has confirmed that DLSS 3.5 features will be available from day one, though this doesn’t directly benefit the Steam Deck.
If you’re eager to play Star Wars Outlaws on the Steam Deck, here’s how you can download it:
1. Enter Desktop Mode on your Steam Deck.
2. From the Steam Menu, search for and download the Heroic Games Launcher.
3. Launch the Heroic Launcher and link it to your Epic Games Account.
4. Purchase and download Star Wars Outlaws. Remember to link your Ubisoft Connect account to your Epic Games account beforehand.
5. In some cases, Heroic automatically adds games to Steam. If it doesn’t, remove Star Wars Outlaws from Steam within the Heroic launcher and add it again.
6. Return to Steam and launch Star Wars Outlaws!
It’s worth noting that the Epic Games Store doesn’t have pre-loading support, so you can only start this process once the game is officially released.
The release date of Star Wars Outlaws is confirmed, with the game code having recently gone gold. If you purchase a qualifying Intel CPU before the end of July, you can even get a free copy of the game. Start preparing your Steam Deck to experience the thrilling adventures of Star Wars Outlaws.
Additional facts:
– The Steam Deck is a handheld gaming device that allows players to play PC games on the go.
– Star Wars Outlaws is an upcoming action-adventure game set in the Star Wars universe.
– The game is developed by Ubisoft and will be published by Lucasfilm Games.
– The Epic Games Store is a digital distribution platform for PC games.
– AMD FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution) and Nvidia DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) are graphics technologies that enhance game performance and visual quality.
– Heroic Games Launcher is a launcher specifically designed for the Epic Games Store.
Important questions and answers:
1. Will Star Wars Outlaws be available on the Steam Deck?
– Yes, but it will not be available on Steam. It can be downloaded from the Epic Games Store.
2. Can the Steam Deck handle the system requirements of Star Wars Outlaws?
– It is expected that the Steam Deck will be able to run the game smoothly on lower graphical presets.
3. Is AMD FSR 3.1 compatible with Star Wars Outlaws?
– The compatibility of AMD FSR 3.1 has not been confirmed by AMD or Ubisoft.
4. Will Nvidia DLSS 3.5 features be available for Star Wars Outlaws?
– Yes, Nvidia has confirmed that DLSS 3.5 features will be available from day one.
Key challenges or controversies:
– The game will not be available on Steam upon release, which may make it slightly more complicated to download and play.
Advantages:
– The Steam Deck allows players to play PC games on the go, including Star Wars Outlaws.
– Purchasing a qualifying Intel CPU before the end of July can get you a free copy of the game.
Disadvantages:
– Star Wars Outlaws will not be available on Steam, which may inconvenience players who prefer to have all their games on one platform.
– There is uncertainty regarding the compatibility of AMD FSR 3.1 with the game.
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