For all the good praise the game is earning, many are saddened to learn that the 2023 “Dead Space” remake doesn’t support the Steam Deck. It’s something publisher Electronic Arts confirmed to The Verge, and subsequent tests affirm that to be the case. There’s no particular controversy here, considering EA never promised as much to begin with.
It’s too early to speculate on why EA made the decision not to support the PC gaming handheld. The game’s desktop hardware requirements are modest, and while the Steam Deck has been able to support graphically rich games that you’d think it’d have no business being able to run, you’d be forgiven for assuming this title would join along. For any owner of the handheld, it’s fair to worry about the original Steam Deck’s longevity — if, in fact, it can’t run “Dead Space” well enough for EA’s liking.
For what it’s worth, Valve itself isn’t in a rush to supplant the Steam Deck with a sequel, so you don’t have to worry about your hardware going obsolete anytime soon. But if more current generation titles miss the cut, it could cause many to reconsider investing in the platform until it matures. One saving grace is that the Steam Deck is pretty flexible if you’re willing to get your hands dirty, so hopefully a workaround is developed.
