Can Steam Deck Run The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unsupported: may not work
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition
Spec-based estimate
Excellent: runs great on Steam Deck
ProtonDB Rating
Community Linux/Deck compatibility
Performance Estimate
Based on the Steam Deck GPU (RDNA 2, about a Radeon RX 560, 4,550 pts) at its native 1280x800. Real performance depends on the game's optimization and Proton.
Spec Comparison
| Component | Steam Deck | Minimum | Recommended | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | RDNA 2 (Score: 4,550) | GeForce 8800 (512 MB) or Radeon HD3850 (512 MB). Resolution: 1280x720. (1,500) | GeForce 260 (1 GB) or Radeon HD 4850 (1 GB). Resolution: 1440x900. (2,500) | Pass |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel 2.2 GHz Dual-Core or AMD 2.5 GHz Dual-Core | Intel or AMD Quad-Core | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 1.5 GB | 3 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 25 GB | 25 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition?
The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition is currently Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has tested it and found compatibility issues. ProtonDB community reports rate it as "gold", which may mean some workarounds exist.
What settings should I use for The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition on Steam Deck?
For The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition on Steam Deck we estimate: High at 800p, 50-60 FPS. On PC the game recommends a GeForce 260 1GB; the Deck's GPU is roughly a Radeon RX 560 (4,550 pts) and meets that on paper. Start at medium settings and adjust based on frame rate.
Does The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition have Steam Deck verified status?
No, The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition is marked as Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has determined it does not work properly on the device.
