The Step-by-Step Guide to Playing Diablo 4 on Steam Deck
Despite the fact that the game was never meant to be played on Valve's portable gaming system, Diablo 4 runs surprisingly well on Steam Deck. This is a pleasant surprise. That is, provided that players are capable of installing and running Blizzard's ARPG on Linux successfully. The good news is that it is perfectly doable and not nearly as terrible as the majority of people believe it to be. It's crazy to think that you could play the most popular action role-playing game ever made on a portable system anywhere in the world with very little preparation required. Let's go over the process of installing Diablo 4 on the Steam Deck, as well as how to run it without any issues and how to make the most of the portable version of Blizzard's most recent release. The Step-by-Step Guide to Installing Diablo 4 on Steam DeckIf you have ever attempted to side-load items from the Epic Games Store onto your Steam Deck, then you are aware that this process can be challenging for players who are inexperienced with PC gaming, as well as for some players who are more experienced. Thankfully, there are fewer hiccups along the pipeline between Diablo 4 and Steam Deck.
1. Easy methodIf you follow these steps, you should not have any problems:Start working in Desktop Mode on your Steam Deck by pressing the Steam button, going to the Power menu, and then selecting Desktop Mode
2. Look for an app called Lutris under the Discover tab, and then download and install it
3. Launch Lutris once the installation is complete, and then press the plus button
4. Look for the Blizzard launcher known as Battle
5. net, and then install it
6. Slay your enemies after opening the launcher, logging into your Battle
7. net account, and downloading Diablo 4
8. In addition, if you want to be able to load the game in the traditional Steam Deck view in the future, you will need to perform a few more straightforward steps, which are as follows:In Desktop Mode, choose Games from the menu along the top
9. Add a Game That Is Not on Steam to My LibrarySelect LutrisAfter that, you will be able to access Lutris and, by extension, Battle
10. net, directly from within your games library
Various other approachesIt ought to be that easy for the majority of the players. Having said that, we have it on good authority that this method can be challenging for certain players. If you find that you are having trouble getting this shortcut to work, there is another method that is longer and more laborious that you can use as a backup in case you need it. Here is what you should do if you find that you need to try a different method:Start working in Desktop Mode on your Steam Deck by pressing the Steam button, going to the Power menu, and then selecting Desktop Mode. Check to see that a web browser is already pre-installed on your Steam Deck. If you don't already have one, download and install the browser of your choice by conducting a search for it in the Discover menu (the icon that looks like a blue shopping bag in the bottom left). Launch your web browser, search for Battle. net, and then save the game launcher to your Steam library. Next to where you located the Discover tab, you should launch the file explorer known as Dolphin. When you are hovering over Battle.
net-Setup. exe in the file explorer screen, right-click (if you're using a mouse) or pull the left trigger (if you're not using a mouse) on your controller, and then select Add to Steam. If Steam then prompts you to add a game that is not compatible with Steam, select Browse, and then choose the Battle. net installer. Launch Steam while maintaining your current desktop orientation. You should find Battle. net on the page that lists the Library. Simply click it, followed by another click, but this time on the cog icon. Then proceed to scroll down until you reach the Properties option. Choose Proton Experimental from the drop-down menu that appears after selecting Force the use of a specific Steam Play compatibility tool in the Compatibility section. Launch the installer by selecting it from the Library menu. Install Battle. net as if you were using a conventional personal computer, selecting the location of its files according to your personal preference. Launch Battle. net, sign into your account, download Diablo 4, and start playing.