After 12 years of waiting, Dragons Dogma 2 is finally coming to the eager consoles and PCs of waiting fans. However, for those of us on the go, will Dragons Dogma 2 be Steam Deck compatible, ready to be played in portable format?
Can you play Dragons Dogma on Steam Deck?
So far, the studio has not announced whether or not Dragons Dogma 2 will be available to play on the Steam Deck. However, looking at the required specs and the other platforms it will be available on, we can make some educated guesses.
Currently, the minimum required specifications for Dragons Dogma 2 are:
- Processor: Intel Core i5 10600 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 / AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT with 8GB VRAM
With the recent tinkering to the RDNA2 architecture in the Steam Deck, it comes to the equivalent of this, if not more. So, theoretically, the Steam Deck should be able to run Dragons Dogma 2. In terms of the console, the Steam Deck is comparable to an Xbox Series S. However, it runs on a much smaller screen. On release, Dragons Dogma 2 will be sold for the Series S. This is a good sign for its Steam Deck compatibility.
Is it suitable for a Steam Deck?
I would love to see this RPG come to the Steam Deck for so many reasons, the first being the length of the game. With the core storyline taking a rumoured 37 hours and the completionist looking to bury 100, it’s going to take a lot of time to finish. I have no problem with long games, as long as they’re not empty. However, finding the time to play them with a busy lifestyle can be a challenge.
Being able to play Dragons Dogma 2 on your commute, at your child’s christening, or out in your local bar will not only alleviate the boredom of these events but also crack through the game. It’s a win-win, really.
Another great reason to have Dragons Dogma 2 on the Steam Deck is the controller requirements. When you boot the game up it will prompt you to use a controller. The wonderful little Steam Deck is already equipped with one. Steam has nailed the handheld aspect of their portable gaming machine. I have no doubt that the controls will translate beautifully.
