Assassin's Creed Mirage: Is It PLAYABLE on Steam Deck

You’ve probably heard about Assassin’s Creed Mirage getting released on Steam, and if you own a Steam Deck, you might be wondering if you can play it on your handheld device. Let’s dive into how this game runs on the Steam Deck and what you can expect.

Getting Started

When you first install the game, you’ll notice it comes with some pre-compiled shader files (about 31.75 MB). These help the game run smoother from the start. You’ll also need to install some extra software, like Ubisoft Connect and some Microsoft programs. This is normal for many games.

First Time Running the Game

The first time you start the game, it might seem like it’s frozen or not working. Don’t worry! It’s just setting things up. Be patient, and it should start working after a while.

Game Settings

Once you’re in the game, you can change a few things:

Turn on or off a voice that reads the menus
Adjust colors for colorblind players
Change text and icon sizes (helpful on the small Steam Deck screen)
Turn blood effects on or off

We found that turning on a feature called FSR 2 helped the game run better. You’ll need to restart the game after changing this setting.

How Well Does It Run?

At first, we had to restart our Steam Deck because the game got stuck. But after that, things went much smoother:

The game ran at about 50 frames per second (FPS), which is pretty good
Despite being downscaled to 800p from 1080p, the game maintained good visual quality. It looked nice, even though it’s on a smaller screen.
If you want it to run even smoother, you can lock it at 30 FPS

The game handled busy areas with lots of people and buildings pretty well, which is impressive for a handheld device.

Our Thoughts

Yes, you can play Assassin’s Creed Mirage on your Steam Deck! Here are some tips:

Be patient when you first start the game
Use FSR 2 to make it run better
Consider locking the frame rate to 30 FPS for a smoother experience
Adjust text and icon sizes to see better on the small screen

While everyone’s experience might be a bit different, we think you’ll enjoy playing Assassin’s Creed Mirage on your Steam Deck. It’s a good balance of looking nice and running well.