Gears of War Reloaded has the whole world ready, since this third-person shooter is coming to Steam and PlayStation 5 for the first time. Older versions of the game are readily available on Xbox Series and Microsoft platforms, but a re-release of this iconic shooter is still exciting. With the game coming to Steam, many are hoping this will be playable on Steam Deck.
Valve’s Steam Deck started the handheld PC revolution fans are still experiencing, as it has a ton of power in one portable package. This handheld computer has enough power to run Halo and Marvel Rivals, but can it handle a remaster of Xbox’s iconic shooter? Let’s find out.
Can Gears of War Reloaded run on the Steam Deck?
While the game’s Steam Deck Verification hasn’t been detailed yet, the fact that its current beta can be run on the handheld should mean yes.
Most of Microsoft’s Xbox titles have a Verified or Playable status, so we expect this to play well.
It should be more surprising, since this is an Xbox Series and PS5 game, but the original Gears of War game was an Xbox 360 title. Microsoft seems to be using the same bones that made this original title so iconic, and we can see why it can run on Valve’s handheld. This should be a visual treat for handheld players?
Can Gears of War Reloaded’s multiplayer run on Steam Deck?
The beta being compatible with Steam Deck should mean “yes,” but online titles have been tricky on Valve’s handheld PC. For now, a tentative maybe seems right, though we’re leaning towards yes.
Online play for Steam Deck has been tricky in the past, since Linux doesn’t always support the anti-cheat software various companies need. If this beta is anything to go by, Reloaded’s online multiplayer should work fine on the Deck. Hopefully, gamers can get used to multiplayer on the handheld, since they’re going to be paired against other PC players.
So far that’s everything we know about Gears of War Reloaded’s Steam Deck verification. For more news about your favorite shooter games, stick with us here at Siege.gg.