Steam Deck

Assassin's Creed Shadows Steam Deck Performance (2026)

Steam Deck Playable — settings tips and what to expect on handheld.

Check your PCPC requirementsBest settings
Deck ratingSteam Deck Playable
What to expectHeavy open-world — FSR + medium on Deck; huge install.
Recommended PC GPURTX 4070 / RX 7800 XT

Suggested approach on Steam Deck

  • FSR/DLSS Balanced/Quality
  • Medium micro-shadows and crowd density
  • 16 GB RAM recommended
  • Use a 30 or 40 FPS refresh cap for battery and thermals when needed.

FAQ — Assassin's Creed Shadows on Steam Deck

Does Assassin's Creed Shadows run on Steam Deck?

Playable with upscaling on Steam Deck — plan a large free SSD block.

Best settings for Assassin's Creed Shadows on PC?

Start with Medium presets, lower shadows/effects first, and use FSR/DLSS if available. Cap FPS to your display for smoother framing.