Valve makes its move! Steam Deck Update

A New Big Game Gets an Update that Boosts Steam Deck Graphics

Enshrouded is still "unsupported" on Steam Deck, but it just got a performance update and FSR3 - PC Guide

Indie RPG Enshrouded has recently unveiled its much-anticipated Update #3, promising a host of new features and improvements. While the update delivers on many fronts, it’s the performance enhancements specifically tailored for Steam Deck users that have captured our attention. Following these updates, there’s an argument for a Steam Deck ‘Playable’ rating at the very least.

On the surface, the addition of FSR 3.0 and new default settings would suggest a significant performance boost for the handheld out-of-the-box. However, early tests have revealed a less-than-ideal experience. In fact, the game’s performance on the Steam Deck using the developer-recommended settings is downright poor; but this can be remedied if you know what to amend.

There are a few big changes in terms of performance in the Back to the Shroud Update patch notes, particularly aimed at the Steam Deck:

Improved stability and performance on lower hardware specs and on the Steam Deck.

Updated the default settings for the Steam Deck. Please use the “Reset to Default” button to use the updated settings.

FSR3 is now supported and replaces FSR2. You can stop asking now.

However, performance on the new default settings seems to be lackluster, according to Steam Deck HQ. A quick dive into the settings reveals the culprit: point light shadows. This graphical feature, inexplicably enabled by default on Steam Deck, is a major performance knock. Disabling it immediately yields a much smoother experience, allowing players to comfortably hit the 30 FPS target while maintaining a 15W TDP limit. So, the new default settings can’t be recommended at the moment.
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[pmcomputers]

I dropped my steam deck and the shoulder buttons stopped working. When I contacted valve and told them what happened they fixed it for free.

[ob-computers]

I bought a steam deck second hand it was an early LCD model with the known right bumper issue where they were prone to failure and well it failed. I didn’t buy it from valve but I I thought I’d shoot my shot and messaged them the full story they replied within the hour saying they will repair for free or replace if they can’t fix and they pre paid the shipping. They really are brilliant

[KarimJovian]

even if they remove the easter egg the shipping label says "VALVE and STEAM DECK" lmao

I thought that was crazy

[tjyank]

I had a delivery guy hide the steam deck for me because I was not home, also bad neighborhood and he only suggested it 😢 coz he knew what it was he was the best guy ever

[eliotwildermann]

Lmao my brother lives in the woods 🪵 😂 than he comes over and lives in my basement 😂

[musicman]

When I ordered mine a few months ago I was terrified of it getting stolen because I’d heard stories.

[PikaPanda_]

My steam deck is set to be delivered in 2 days and I have now unlocked a new fear 🙃

[KevinOsterkilde]

It's not an Easter egg if it's right there on the box... Also that isn't news, it's been an issue since the Steam Deck first launched.

[dadamai-gagamai]

this is awesome news, can't wait to get me a steam oled for sure

[gabrieldartemius]

About the steam family: I liked the idea on paper but it's lacking the possibility to be in different families at the same time. Before you could share with 5 people and those 5 people could share with 5 people and so on. But now 5 people can only share within themselves and that doesn't work as well. A friend of mine joined a family and now he can't use the games in my library because I haven't joined that family (I haven't made the switch yet, I like to let this things stew in their own juices for a bit so I can see how they develop, that's why I only recently bought a steam deck oled and I'm rn waiting for it to arrive). And it sucks, even if it's nice that you can play the same game at the same time within the family. They should also let you choose between both modes even if you have tried the new one, which is currently impossible. In my opinion they could get the numbers of people who do that as a metric of how well the new system works, but rn people who switch are stuck with their choice.

[Ravenor]

Is it weird that I get wee bit excited when I see one of your videos pop up on my subscriptions list?
Says a lot about you

[Bearrden]

Enshrouded is really cool. Looking forward to updates to jump back in with the crew!

[MegaManNeo]

Speaking of AyaNeo, a friend actually supported me getting the OG AyaNeo before even the first batch of Decks shipped so sometimes I still really like playing on mine.
Currently playing Hades on it and it feels good :)
I like to split games between both handhelds so I have some I play on the AyaNeo and others on the Deck :)
Hades 2 will go to the Deck certainly.

[iTristendo]

So cool to see your origin with gaming also start on a MacBook Pro-I feel like that isn't as heard of nowadays. I still use the MacBook Pro for productivity in conjunction with the Steam Deck OLED 🔥

[RedMageGaming]

Oh so we wrapped back around to the whole steamdecks getting stolen because the packaging gives away that it's a steam deck. That was a big problem in the beginning too.

[Bloxsify]

I knew that box had something to do with portal. I always looked at the little black and white cube on the front and thought it was a companion cube

[tankprohp]

If you want an early access game to try out on the steam deck starship troopers extermination actually runs really well if you get a big spawn it's going to drop down to 10 but it's still playable and frames come right back but you understand why when you see what's on screen

[Tuezday]

When I got mine, I was very worried that it could’ve been stolen because of that. Luckily, in my area, people don’t know things so I was fine.

[kingjaries]

I just bought a steam deck oled and found it weird of how incognito the box was lol. 😂 I do wish they included a game with it though or maybe the dock.

[craigfury]

As a delivery driver who bought his deck day 1 id argue your first story is a lot of bs.... It's more likely people are trying to scam for a 2nd deck imo.. most of us value our jobs far more than the value of a steam deck... Possible.. yes . Likely as widespread as claimed... I doubt it.