Ubisoft has confirmed that Assassin’s Creed Shadows will likely be playable on Steam Deck when it launches subsequent week.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows, the Japan-set newest entry in Ubisoft’s long-running collection, is the primary sport Ubisoft is bringing to Steam on day one since reversing its Steam launch coverage final fall. Regardless of that, Ubisoft had prompt in a previously posted Q&A that Shadows wouldn’t assist Steam Deck at launch as a result of its specs have been beneath the minimal PC necessities to run the sport. Ubisoft took to X and reversed course on March 12. It’s now saying that the sport will work on day one.
Lots of you may have been asking about Steam Deck. We’re completely satisfied to say that we’re supporting Steam Deck at launch and are at present awaiting the extent of classification from Valve. Extra information to come back quickly.
— Assassin’s Creed (@assassinscreed) March 12, 2025
That observe about “at present awaiting the extent of classification from Valve” is vital as a result of that may decide whether or not or not Shadows is listed as Verified for Steam Deck or simply Playable on Steam Deck. Valve will mark video games as Deck Verified after it examined to make sure they’ve full controller assist and can look and run adequately on the hand held {hardware}. If video games do not meet all the necessities, they are going to be marked “Playable” on Steam Deck.
Presently, the opposite Assassin’s Creed video games obtainable on Steam are marked as Playable, not Verified. If Shadows may be marked Steam Deck Verified by launch, that’ll be a primary for this collection. Regardless, Ubisoft believes it ought to at the very least be capable to run effectively on Steam Deck.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows will likely be launched for PC, PS5, and Xbox Collection X|S on March 20. Try GameSpot’s pre-order information if you’re excited about enjoying the sport on day one.