Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on Steam has its fair share of bugs and issues and it looks like even those on the Steam Deck are not spared! Well, that’s not surprising given that the game is not yet Deck Verified. We are bringing this up because some unfortunate players on the Steam Deck have been dealing with crashes while playing Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. So, is there a fix yet? More details on the same are shared below.
While the game is very demanding for a PC, it is still playable on the Steam Deck. This is the reason why many players have opted for this option and have already been playing the game on their Steam Decks. Unfortunately, some of these players are encountering frequent crashes. That said, there must be a way to fix it, right?
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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Crashing on Steam Deck Issue: Is there any fix yet
Well, the answer is both no and yes. No, because there is no official or sure-shot fix for the crashing issue. And yes, because there are some players suggested as well as potential workarounds that could get the job done. So, without any further ado, here are those possible workarounds!
Steam Video Recording
Check if Steam video recording is the cause behind the crashes by disabling it. Go to Steam Settings > In-Game > Steam Replay, and turn it off. Some users have reported improved stability while playing the game after disabling this feature.
Game Mode
If your game is crashing on the Steam Deck, try launching it in the Game Mode first. After this, switching back to Desktop Mode may still work fine. Additionally, check for any pending downloads or updates in Game Mode, as missing or incomplete updates could be causing the crashes.
Settings
Setting the graphics to low on the Steam Deck helped improve performance for some players so do give it a shot. Try lowering the in-game resolution setting while you are lowering the in-game settings. Also, if you happen to have a powerful PC and a Steam OLED, for better visuals and performance, try streaming from a PC to the Steam Deck OLED for a much smoother experience.
Lock FPS
Try setting the FPS limit to 30 in the Steam Deck settings to improve the stability of the game. To do this, press the Steam button, go to Settings > Performance > Advanced View, and set the Frame Rate Limit to 30 FPS. This may come in handy to help reduce crashes and improve overall performance, especially in demanding games.
Proton and CryoUtilities
If the game isn’t running well, try changing the Proton version via Steam. Right-click the game and select Properties. Under Compatibility, check “Force the use of a specific Steam Play compatibility tool”. Select different Proton versions (e.g., Proton Experimental, Proton GE) and test if one runs better. After this, install CryoUtilities to optimize system resources. You can download CryoUtilities from the developer’s GitHub page.
Update
Finally, if nothing works out, check for game updates, as the issue is widespread. They may release a patch to provide a more permanent fix.
With these workarounds, we hope that you were able to play Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on your Steam Deck without any further issues. Now before you leave, let us remind you that Android Gram provides you with the latest guides on a daily basis. So, consider visiting us daily.
