Players hoping to dive into the world of Crimson Desert on their Steam Deck are likely to be extremely disappointed. Indeed, Pearl Abyss’s action-adventure game is performing very poorly on Valve’s portable device.
A video shows the game running with very low graphics and frame rates between 15 and 25 frames per second. We won’t say it’s unplayable, but unfortunately, it’s almost there.
Of course, Pearl Abyss never claimed that its game would be Steam Deck-compatible at launch. Certification could be obtained later, but it will require significant optimization work.
It’s always disappointing when a highly anticipated game doesn’t perform well on a popular platform like the Steam Deck. Hopefully, the developers can address these issues soon so players can fully enjoy Crimson Desert.
I completely agree; it can be frustrating for players who want to enjoy the game on their Steam Deck. It’s interesting to see how optimization varies across different platforms, and hopefully, the developers will address these performance issues soon. It can make a huge difference in the overall gaming experience!