As a seasoned tech enthusiast with a soft spot for Diablo-like ARPGs and a newfound love for portable gaming with my Steam Deck, I couldn’t be more thrilled about Path of Exile 2’s arrival! With over a million players diving in, it’s no wonder the servers had a bit of a wobble at launch – that’s like a horde of exiles storming into Wraeclast all at once!
The eagerly awaited arrival of Path of Exile 2 has been a hit, as more than a million players have claimed their Early Access keys, making this weekend quite bustling. In fact, when the game was launched, its servers became overwhelmed and crashed, but given its widespread popularity, that’s understandable.
Fortunately, things have smoothed out, allowing me to explore Path of Exile 2 on my Steam Deck. Although it hasn’t yet earned the Steam Deck Verified label, the developers are actively working towards this achievement. For now, the game can be played—at least in the early stages (the late-game performance with its demanding visual effects is still under discussion). Here are the optimal settings for Path of Exile 2 on the Steam Deck that I’ve discovered to strike a balance between performance and visuals.
How to play Path of Exile 2 on Steam Deck
For the time being, these are the optimal settings I’ve discovered for running Path of Exile 2 on Steam Deck. As I continue to play, they may undergo adjustments.
- Renderer: DirectX12
- Mode: Full screen
- VSync: Off
- Dynamic Resolution: Off
- Resolution: 1280×800
- Upscale Mode: FSR
- Image Quality: Quality
- Sharpness: 55%
- HDR: Off
- Scene Brightness: +3
- UI Brightness: +4
- Texture Quality: Medium
- Lighting: Shadows
- Shadow Quality: Low
- Sun Shadow Quality: Low
- Number of Lights: Medium
- Bloom: 100%
- Water detail: High
- Nvidia reflex: Off
- Triple Buffering: On
- Dynamic Culling: On
- Target Framerate: 38
- Engine Multithreading: On
Moreover, don’t forget to customize the HUD Scale within your Interface options for enhanced readability, making sure it’s set at its maximum level. Regrettably, there’s no available feature to enlarge in-game text (excluding chat) currently, but this should be rectified once the game is officially Steam Deck Verified, hopefully.
As a devoted fan of Diablo over the years, I’m eagerly supporting the success of Path of Exile 2 on all available platforms. Given its features, I am optimistic that the game will run efficiently as my character gains incredible power and becomes an unrelenting force of devastation. Here’s to hoping for the best for both Path of Exile 2 and its Steam Deck compatibility!
I’ve purchased Path of Exile 2 on Steam. Why can’t I see it in my library?
To access your Path of Exile account, navigate to their website, then head over to Early Access. Here, you’ll discover your activation keys for both Steam and Epic Games.
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