Is New World: Aeternum playable on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck verdict
Playable
Yes — New World: Aeternum is playable on the Steam Deck, with some caveats.
New World: Aeternum is playable on the Steam Deck. Valve rates it Playable on the Steam Deck. The Linux/Proton community rates it Silver on ProtonDB across 415 reports.
Game info
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG
- Developer
- Amazon Game Studios
- Publisher
- Amazon Game Studios
- Release
- September 28, 2021
- Price
- See on Steam
- Metacritic
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System requirements
Windows specs from Steam — the Deck runs these through Proton.
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
- Processor: Intel® Core i5-10500 @ 3.10GHz / AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060 3 GB / AMD Radeon RX 590
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 100 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Additional Notes: Internet connection required to play, offers in-game purchases. PC specifications for New World: Aeternum may continue to evolve over time.
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i7-10700K @ 3.80Ghz / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 6600
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 100 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Additional Notes: Internet connection required to play, offers in-game purchases. System requirements for New World: Aeternum may change over time.
Is New World: Aeternum compatible with Steam Deck?
Does it run?
- Valve rating
- Playable
Community rating · 415 reports (ProtonDB)
Does it run well?
Runs well with the default settings.
- ✓Default controller config not fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs don't match the Deck
- ✓On-screen keyboard doesn't pop up automatically
- ✓Some text may be hard to read on the Deck
- ✓Good performance with default settings
New World: Aeternum performance & FPS on Steam Deck
Based on 10 Steam Deck community reports. These are the framerates players actually settle on — many cap it to save battery — not the game's maximum. Runs well with the default settings.
Battery & recommended settings
- Recommended preset
- low
- Typical power draw
- ~23 W
💡 SteamDeckPlayable tip: System Proton version 9.0-2 Steamos version 3.5
Tips for playing New World: Aeternum on Steam Deck
- •Some on-screen text is small on the Deck — bump up the UI scale if the game allows it.
- •Button prompts may show Xbox or PlayStation icons instead of Steam Deck glyphs.
- •Open the on-screen keyboard manually with STEAM + X when you need to type.
- •Default settings already run well — no major tweaks needed to play comfortably.
Frequently asked questions
›Is New World: Aeternum playable on Steam Deck?
New World: Aeternum <strong>is playable</strong> on the Steam Deck. Valve rates it <strong>Playable</strong> on the Steam Deck. The Linux/Proton community rates it <strong>Silver</strong> on ProtonDB across 415 reports.
›Is New World: Aeternum Steam Deck Verified?
Not Verified, but Valve rates New World: Aeternum as Playable on the Steam Deck.
›How many FPS does New World: Aeternum get on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck players most often report playing New World: Aeternum at 30–60 fps (based on 10 community reports). These are usually the framerate players settle on — many cap it to save battery — not the game's maximum.
›How long does the battery last playing New World: Aeternum on Steam Deck?
Battery life isn't fixed — it depends on your brightness, TDP cap and framerate target, typically landing anywhere from 2 to 6 hours on the Steam Deck. We don't have a measured figure for New World: Aeternum specifically.
›Can you play New World: Aeternum multiplayer on Steam Deck?
Yes — New World: Aeternum has no Deck-blocking anti-cheat reported, so its online and multiplayer modes should work like on any PC.
›Can you play New World: Aeternum on Steam Deck?
Yes, though expect a tweak or two: New World: Aeternum may need a specific Proton version, a settings change, or putting up with small on-screen text.
›Can the Steam Deck run New World: Aeternum?
Yes. Steam Deck players report running New World: Aeternum at 30–60 fps, based on 10 community reports — that's the framerate players settle on, not the game's ceiling.
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Community configurations
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