Ubisoft and FPS games don’t always go together, but Xdefiant is something that is quite interesting. Developed and published by Ubisoft, Xdefiant is a free-to-play shooter that many media outlets have deemed to be a COD killer. Well, we aren’t quite sure about this, but with the game’s frequent test sessions going live, the hype seems to be real. If you didn’t already know, Xdefiant hasn’t been released yet; an open beta was released in 2023 for some time, after which test sessions have been released for player feedback. Recently, another test was released on Friday, April 19, 2024, and ended on April 21. Anyway, if you have played the game, the thought of enjoying it on your handheld devices like the Steam Deck, Lenovo Legion Go, and Asus Rog Ally may have crossed your mind. If so, consider reading this until the end, as we have shared all the details regarding the same.
Handheld gaming’s popularity has seen a massive surge after the release of Steam Deck. With the device’s success, many new handhelds were released, and among them, the Asus Rog Ally and Lenovo Legion Go are very popular. Well, due to this, whenever a new game is released, players start to find details about the game’s compatibility with handhelds, and it has been the same for Xdefiant. So, is the game playable on these handhelds? Continue reading for more details.
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Xdefiant Steam Deck, Lenovo Legion Go, & Asus Rog Ally Support Details
Steam Deck
First things first. Xdefiant is not on Steam and is a multiplayer game that comes with the BattlEye anti-cheat. This might suggest that the game is not playable on the Deck that runs on a Linux-based OS. However, the reality is a bit different. A player did mention that they were able to run Xdefiant on the Deck using Lutris on Desktop Mode. As reported by the player, the anti-cheat doesn’t interfere with the game’s startup and runs well. But you might need to install some dependencies before the game starts working. For more details on this, head over here.
If you are unable to run Xdefiant on your Deck as mentioned above, consider dual booting the device with Windows 11, as many have done the same to run the game. This is the most surefire way to play Xdefiant on the Deck.
Lenovo Legion Go & Asus Rog Ally
Now, when it comes to these handhelds, you won’t have any trouble running Xdefiant on the Lenovo Legion Go and Asus Rog Ally. Both of these systems run the Windows OS, so there are no compatibility issues. You can take a look at the gameplay video shared by Javs Tech on YouTube, where the game runs flawlessly on the Rog Ally. For the Lenovo Legion Go, you can take a look at Misaac’s gameplay video on YouTube.
Well, now you know the compatibility details of Xdefiant for the Steam Deck, Lenovo Legion Go, and Asus Rog Ally. If you find this article insightful, consider visiting Android Gram frequently for more such content on all the latest gaming trends.
