Dead by Daylight now officially available on Steam Deck
Are you a fan of Dead by Daylight and want to enjoy the game on the go? Then we have good news for you: Dead by Daylight now officially supports the Steam Deck! No tinkering, no workarounds – simply download and play. In this article, you'll learn everything you need to know about playing DbD on Valve's mobile gaming platform.
What is the Steam Deck?
The Steam Deck is a portable gaming console developed by Valve designed for playing PC games. The device looks like a mix between a Nintendo Switch and a gaming controller and offers powerful hardware for an impressive gaming experience on the go. With the Steam Deck, you can play your entire Steam library of games anytime, anywhere – including Dead by Daylight!
How does Dead by Daylight work on the Steam Deck?
As Dead by Daylight has been officially optimized for the Steam Deck, the game works seamlessly on the device. You just need to own Dead by Daylight in your Steam account and download the game onto your Steam Deck. The controls have been adapted to the device's buttons, so you don't need any external input devices.
What does this mean for players?
The support for Dead by Daylight on the Steam Deck means that players now have the opportunity to experience the popular horror game anytime and anywhere. Whether you want to escape as a survivor or hunt as a killer, with the Steam Deck, you can do so without being tied to your PC or console. Playing Dead by Daylight on the go can also be a great way to make waiting times or travels more enjoyable.
Playing against PC and console players
Another great thing is that Dead by Daylight supports crossplay. This means that you can easily compete against players who are playing the game on a PC or console on your Steam Deck. So, you don't have to worry about losing your friends just because you're playing on the go.
Are there any limitations to playing on the Steam Deck?
As the Steam Deck is a handheld device, there are, of course, some limitations compared to playing on a PC or console. The screen size is smaller, and the device's performance may not be quite as high as that of a powerful gaming PC. However, the Steam Deck offers an impressive gaming experience and should be more than sufficient for most Dead by Daylight players.
Conclusion
The official support for Dead by Daylight on the Steam Deck is great news for fans of the game. Now, you can take the thrilling horror game with you wherever you go and slip into the roles of survivors and killers anytime – just download Dead by Daylight and start playing! Valve's handheld gaming platform offers an impressive gaming experience and opens up new ways for you to enjoy Dead by Daylight.
