Can I Run Baldur’s Gate 3 on Steam Deck? Yes – Here’s HOW!

Fans have wondered for 23 years if there would be a third game in the series.

Now, it’s almost here.

Its system requirements aren’t too high, so it could run well on the Steam Deck with around 30 to 40 fps.

Want to play it on the go? Let’s find out how to play it on the Steam Deck with the best settings.

1. System Requirements of Baldur’s Gate 3

A. Minimum

• OS: Windows 10 64-bit
• Processor: Intel I5 4690 / AMD FX 8350
• Memory: 8 GB RAM
• Graphics: Nvidia GTX 970 / RX 480 (4GB+ of VRAM)
• DirectX: Version 11
• Storage: 150 GB available space
• Additional Notes: SSD required

B. Recommended Requirements

• OS: Windows 10 64-bit
• Processor: Intel i7 8700K / AMD r5 3600
• Memory: 16 GB RAM
• Graphics: Nvidia 2060 Super / RX 5700 XT (8GB+ of VRAM)
• DirectX: Version 11
• Storage: 150 GB available space
• Additional Notes: SSD required

Baldur’s Gate 3 Performance on Steam Deck

The Steam Deck has a powerful 16GB RAM, so it can handle most games’ suggested settings. This lets “Baldur’s Gate 3” run on medium graphics smoothly.

The game plays well, but here are some tips to make your experience even better:

1. The battery runs out very quickly so you should put it on charge or play it while charging
2. Larian’s launcher is a bit difficult to work with on a small screen.
3. For better performance run the DirectX 11 version

Baldur’s Gate 3 Best Settings

Now, if you’re looking for a perfect blend of performance quality and better battery life, we recommend following the settings below. The settings will maintain the quality of graphics, helping you achieve 1280p at 30 FPS.

So, that’s it and if you got any questions just let us know in the comments section below.

Article Sources

1. Steam Store: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1086940/Baldurs_Gate_3/
2. Steam Store news: https://store.steampowered.com/news/group/3693985/view/3648529908400849105