Malarky49
Published
Make sure to run on Proton 9.0-3. It will ask if you would like to install runtime and UE dependancies. Allow the setup to run and it should launch as intended. I noticed it will crash on Experimental. It will launch with Proton 7.0 but I could not join my friends games and I could not invite my friends into my game via the in game friend invite menu. I created my own control layout using the "Keyboard and mouse WASD" as the template. I turned down graphics to medium/ low settings for the most part. I kept distance rendering on high.
I created my own control scheme and adjusted along the way to make it more efficient.
Adjusted TDP to 10W and frame capped it at 30.
All in all the game plays well on the Steam Deck. Use a mouse and keyboard for the authenitc feel. I was able to get accustomed to a custom control layout. Run the game at lowest settings for the most part. I was using the virtual keyboard for typing. If the graphics were on medium, it made it difficult to type effeciently. I went back to low for the best overall performace. I tried FSR and setting resolution at 640, but it didn't seem to run any better so I went back to native 800. Great to play on the couch when you're solo. I would recommend mouse and keyboard in groups as typing with the virtual keyboard can be slow and cumbersome.
I changed a few settings on the gamepad layout to make it as I play MX Bikes, MX Sim, etc. Set graphics to the lowest setting (under performance setting) for Deck to give the best performance. Resolution is set to native by default. To utilize gamepad to its full potential, use the touch screen when navigating menus. Use Steam button+X to access keyboard to make further adjustments to names. The game runs well and is stable. There are a few bugs in the game but it is as the same as when I play this on desktop. (Pop OS) The game is constantly getting big updates and seems to be tended to regularly. It works well on desktop and Steam Deck alike!
