Does Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 run on the Steam Deck? What are the best settings?
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 was released two days ago for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S/X. If you're wondering whether this medieval RPG runs on the Steam Deck, you've come to the right place!
KCD 2 on the Steam Deck: Setup, Settings, and Performance
The short answer: Yes, Kingdom Come runs on Steam Deck! Here’s a step-by-step guide to getting the game up and running, along with the best settings for optimal performance.
- First, download Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. If possible, install it on your SSD.
- To launch the game, you need to force it to run with Proton Experimental. Here’s how:
- Select KCD2 and open the small gear icon in the start menu on the right.
- Go to Properties → Compatibility.
- Check the option to force a specific compatibility mode.
- From the list below, select "Proton Experimental".
- Restart your Steam Deck and launch Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2!
- Next, head to the settings menu: Under "Graphics Settings," select the low graphics preset.
- Cap the framerate at 30FPS.
- In the "Advanced Graphics Settings" menu, set texture and character model quality to medium.
That’s it! With these settings, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 runs smoothly at a stable 30FPS. Even on low settings, the game looks decent on the Steam Deck’s small screen.
The Steam Deck does struggle a bit, and the battery drains pretty quickly – but that’s expected for such a demanding game. If the Steam Deck is your main console, or you just want to explore Bohemia from the comfort of your couch, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is definitely worth playing on the Deck!