I have tried all the methods in this thread so far.

-I have verified the integrity of the game files and updated my windows machine. -I coppied the local windows game files onto a flash drive and then copied the flash drive files onto a local folder in the Steam Deck (via desktop mode). -I also located the game files in the steam deck and deleted them out of the steam deck folder and pasted my files that were transfered from the windows machine. -I am running the launch options: PROTON_USE_WINED3D=1 DRI_PRIME=1 %command% -I have tried various experimental compatablity options i.e. 8-0-2 (I cant find 8-0-1), Proton Experimental, Proton Hotfix etc. Still no avail.

The best I get is the developer logo, it freezes and does not change to the game menu.

SMC does not work in both desktop or steam deck mode. Please help??? Playing this on the go would be super fun.