How to Play Last Epoch on Steam Deck: A Guide for Portable Monster Slaying

Learn how to play Last Epoch on your Steam Deck with this comprehensive guide, including installation tips and recommended settings.

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How to Play Last Epoch on Steam Deck

Last Epoch, the hack-and-slash action RPG, has been making waves in the gaming community with its dungeon-crawling and time-travel elements. While it’s not officially verified for the Steam Deck yet, there are ways to enjoy this monster-slaying adventure on the go.

A guide to playing Last Epoch on Steam Deck Playing Last Epoch on Steam Deck

If you’re eager to dive into the world of Last Epoch on your Steam Deck, follow these steps to get started:

Installing ProtonGE for Last Epoch

To begin, switch to Desktop mode on your Steam Deck and install ProtonGE, a community-built version of Valve’s Proton with game-specific tweaks:

Press the Steam button, navigate to Power, and select Desktop mode.
Open Discover (Software Centre) and search for ProtonUp. Install ProtonUp-QT.
Launch ProtonUp-QT and install the latest version of Proton, such as GE-Proton8-32.

Configuring Last Epoch for Steam Deck

Once you have ProtonGE installed, configure Last Epoch to run smoothly on your Steam Deck:

Return to Gaming Mode and select Last Epoch in your gaming library.
Click the cog wheel, go to Properties, and select Compatibility.
Check the box ‘Force the use of a specific Steam Play compatibility tool’ and choose the latest version of ProtonGE.

Congratulations! You can now launch Last Epoch on your Steam Deck using ProtonGE.

Optimizing Your Gameplay Experience

To enhance your gameplay experience, adjust the in-game settings for Last Epoch on your Steam Deck:

Master quality: Medium
Display mode: Full Screen
Shadow quality: Medium
Detail shadows: Enable this option for better visuals
Disable chat in Social settings
Turn on Auto-compare items in Gameplay settings
Change the audio output to ACP/ACP3X/ACP6x Audio Coprocessor Speaker for clearer sound through the Steam Deck speakers.

By following these steps, you can enjoy playing Last Epoch on your Steam Deck, even before an official Steam Deck verified version is released.

That’s all for now! Keep in mind that server issues may affect gameplay due to high demand, so consider playing offline for a more stable experience.

Are you ready to embark on a journey through time and save the world of Eterra from the Void? Dive into the action-packed world of Last Epoch and unleash your skills in this epic RPG adventure.

Price update: Last Epoch is now available at a discounted price of $29.04 on Fanatical with the code OMEN17.

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