On April 29, 2025, the official version of Wuthering Waves has finally debuted on Steam. The game was first launched back in 2024 on Windows (dedicated launcher) and mobile devices (Android & iOS) after which it was released on PS5 and macOS in 2025. And now it is available on Steam. Well, whenever a game gets released on Steam, an obvious question is always on the minds of players who have handhelds. Similarly, if you are reading this, you must be wondering whether Wuthering Waves can be played on the Steam Deck. Consider reading till the end to know everything regarding the same.
Earlier, it was possible to make Wuthering Waves run on the Steam Deck with a heavy process involved, considering that the game wasn’t on Steam itself. But after an update, even that privilege was taken from the players. However, now that it has been made available on Steam, you must be curious whether the situation of the game’s compatibility with the handheld is still the same or has it improved. More details on this are shared below.
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Wuthering Waves Steam Deck Compatibility Details: Here’s everything you need to know
Unfortunately, even after the inclusion of Wuthering Waves in the most popular storefront for games, which is Steam, it is still not supported by the Steam Deck. There’s a good reason for the same too. If you didn’t know, the game uses Anti-Cheat Expert (ACE) Anti-Cheat Engine by Tencent, which doesn’t support Linux. This means that even if you download the game on your Steam Deck, it won’t run, as the anti-cheat engine will not let it.
Does it actually not run on the Steam Deck?
Well, there’s an interesting take on this matter. Player reports on this suggest that while the game just outright fails to launch on the Deck’s OLED version, it surprisingly works on the LCD version. For that to happen, you’ll need to apply the Proton Hotfix or use the latest Proton version (Experimental/GE) that can be accessed via the game’s Properties menu in Steam and selecting the Compatibility tab.
Be aware that many have reported that even the LCD version of the Deck is unable to run the game, so don’t hold your expectations too high. If you really want to play the game on your Deck, the ultimate solution is to install Windows on the handheld and then download the game.
With that said, now you know all about the Steam Deck compatibility details of Wuthering Waves on the Steam Deck. If you find this article informative, consider visiting Android Gram for more such interesting reads on all things gaming.
