Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Ubisoft Confirms Steam Deck Support at Launch
Ubisoft has confirmed that Assassin’s Creed Shadows will get Steam Deck support at launch. The upcoming action-adventure is set to launch on PC, Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and Steam Deck, on March 20, 2025.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows is launching on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5 on March 20, 2025. With its release only days away, developer Ubisoft has confirmed it will also receive Steam Deck support at launch.
Ubisoft had previously stated the game would not get Steam Deck support due to the handheld’s specs. In a surprising move, Ubisoft has now officially confirmed Shadows will launch on Steam Deck and is awaiting its “level of classification.”
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Ubisoft’s Official Statement on Steam Deck Support
Announcing the news on X, Ubisoft has pleased fans by confirming Assassin’s Creed Shadows will launch on Steam Deck on March 20, 2025.
The Steam Deck OLED launched in November 2023 and has several classification levels based on input, seamlessness, display, and system support. We don’t know yet which of these four levels Shadows ticks, with all four required to be classified as “verified.”
Many of you have been asking about Steam Deck. We are happy to say that we are supporting Steam Deck at launch and are currently awaiting the level of classification from Valve. More info to come soon.
— Assassin’s Creed (@assassinscreed) March 12, 2025
What This Means for Steam Deck Players
Assassin’s Creed Shadows is the next generation of the iconic series, with two playable characters and a massive open world. Steam Deck players can experience the game in a fully portable format, allowing them to explore Feudal Japan on the go.
The game could support dynamic resolution scaling and other performance adjustments to balance visuals and smooth gameplay. Potential Steam Deck benefits include full controller support for an optimized handled experience, customizable settings to balance performance and battery life, and cloud save for seamless PC and Steam Deck transition.
Performance Expectations on the Steam Deck
Official benchmarks haven’t been released, and Ubisoft states it is still waiting for Valve to set its level classification. While we wait for more news, players should expect a possible frame rate compromise to allow the game to run smoothly.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows will release on PC, Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and Steam Deck on March 20, 2025.
Conclusion
With Ubisoft confirming Steam Deck support. for Assassin’s Creed Shadows is shaping up to be a standout handheld-friendly AAA title. Will you be playing it on Steam Deck? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
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