Borderlands 3 is a very famous action RPG title that comes with an immense list of features. The game supports cross-platform multiplayer, comes with full controller support, and also supports remote play on phones, tablets, and TV. Developed by Gearbox Software and published by 2K, Borderlands 3 is still the go-to game for many shooter-looter fans. Moreover, the game comes packed with a wide set of weaponry to choose from and has very positive reviews on Steam. In short, Borderlands 3 is a package filled with action and adventure that will keep you gripped through the end. When it comes to platforms, Borderlands 3 supports macOS, Stadia, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5. However, many players are experiencing an issue where Borderlands 3 is crashing on their Steam Deck. Although the game is not supported officially on the handheld, players are enjoying it but some are facing crashing issues. So, we have shared some workarounds for fixing this issue.
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Borderlands 3 crashing on Steam Deck: How to fix it
There can be many reasons behind the Borderlands 3 crashing on Deck issue. One of the reasons can be the incompatibility of the game on Deck because the game is not Deck Verified. Therefore, we will be discussing some of the best fixes to ensure smooth gameplay on the device. However, before diving into the fix, let’s see the system requirements of the game:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 7/10 (latest service pack)
- Processor: AMD FX-8350 or Intel i5-3570
- Memory: 6 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon™ HD 7970 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 2 GB
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 75 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX Compatible
As you can see from the system requirements, Borderlands 3 isn’t quite a demanding game. On the contrary, Steam Deck has been found to run more resource-consuming games, therefore, running Borderlands 3 isn’t a big task. Anyways for players experiencing crashes, the first thing you need to do is reinstall Borderlands 3. Reinstalling the game will sort out any bugs or glitches. The second thing you can do is restart Steam Deck. This may also solve any temporary problem that might be crashing Borderlands 3. The most important fix for the crashing issue is running the game with DirectX 11. You can do this by going to the Graphics settings of the game.
Here, you will find DirectX 12 selected. You just have to change it to DirectX 11 and your game will start working smoothly without crashing. Also, you can try using various Proton versions by hit and trial method to figure out the best one that doesn’t crash the game. On this note, we hope that you will have a smooth experience with Borderlands 3 on your Steam Deck. Also, for more updates in the world of tech and gaming, do not forget to visit Androidgram.
