Embark on a Gaming Odyssey: Final Fantasy XIV on Steam Deck

As a gamer on-the-go, I’m always excited to explore new ways to play my favorite games. With the rise of handheld gaming, I was curious to see if Final Fantasy XIV, one of the most popular MMORPGs out there, could run smoothly on the Steam Deck. In this article, I’ll dive into the world of Eorzea and share my experience playing FFXIV on the Valve handheld.

A Seamless Experience

Gone are the days of manually setting up the XIV Launcher and tweaking Steam Deck settings to get FFXIV running. With the game now natively available on Steam, I was able to dive right into the world of Eorzea without any hassle. The game’s default graphics performed well on the handheld, and the in-game text was fully legible, making it easy to navigate the vast open world.

The Steam Deck: A perfect companion for FFXIV on-the-go

While FFXIV didn’t quite receive Valve’s highest commendation due to occasional on-screen keyboard usage, I found the game to be fully playable and enjoyable on the Steam Deck. The ability to play with friends, complete dailies, and explore the latest expansion, Dawntrail, on the go was a game-changer.

Dawntrail: A Promising Benchmark

According to posts on r/ffxiv, the Dawntrail benchmark results look promising, with some users reporting a ‘fairly high’ result. This bodes well for the latest expansion, which requires a whopping 140GB of storage space on the Steam Deck. If you’re planning to dive into Dawntrail, I recommend investing in one of the best microSD cards for Steam Deck to ensure you have plenty of storage for the game and its expansions.

Dawntrail: The latest expansion for FFXIV

Conclusion

Final Fantasy XIV on Steam Deck is a match made in heaven. With its seamless gameplay, stunning graphics, and massive open world, it’s the perfect companion for any gamer on-the-go. While it may require some extra storage space, the experience is well worth it. So, what are you waiting for? Embark on your Eorzea adventure today and experience the magic of FFXIV on the Steam Deck.