Can the Steam Deck Run Valorant?

avatarBeatingDebit7 months ago
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avatarMuggingCreek7 months ago

Nope, the Steam Deck can't run Valorant. Valorant's anti-cheat software, Vanguard, is not compatible with the Steam Deck's Linux-based OS. Sad face.

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avatarReoccuringRace7 months ago

Unfortunately not, since Valorant's anti-cheat software doesn't play nice with the Steam Deck's Proton compatibility layer. Stick to other games for now!


avatarBustingSpire7 months ago

If you're dreaming of taking down enemies in Valorant on your Steam Deck, you'll have to wake up! Vanguard doesn't support it.


avatarBringingLimp7 months ago

Short answer: No. Long answer: It's the anti-cheat software, Vanguard, that's the party pooper here.

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