Fallout 4 is one of the most popular Fallout games, and for good reason. The game was an instant classic upon release, and the Fallout TV show made it even more popular. If you’re wondering whether or not your Steam Deck can handle the game, here’s a guide to help you out and ensure you have the best gameplay possible.
Fallout 4 Best Steam Deck Settings for Consistent FPS and Quality
As of April 25, 2024, the game has been verified to play on the Steam Deck. Bethesda released a major update following the success of the Fallout TV show, meaning the game has received new items and a number of performance improvements for current-gen consoles.
However, even before this update the game was marked as "playable" and ran almost flawlessly on the Steam Deck. The only issue before the update was the game's launcher (which players now want back) and sometimes you had to type with the virtual keyboard. Overall the game was working fine before the update and now it runs even better after this update.
The only downside to removing the game launcher is that it will now be harder to change the game settings. To get around this, you can add "SteamDeck=0 %command%" to the game's launch options (make sure to capitalize SteamDeck, otherwise it won't work). To do this, follow these steps:
