Is The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition playable on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck verdict
Playable
Yes — The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition is playable on the Steam Deck, with some caveats.
The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition is playable on the Steam Deck. Valve lists it as Unsupported on the Steam Deck. The Linux/Proton community rates it Gold on ProtonDB across 140 reports. Despite the official label, players report it runs well on the Deck.
Game info
- Genres
- RPG
- Developer
- CD PROJEKT RED
- Publisher
- CD PROJEKT RED, 1C-SoftClub
- Release
- April 16, 2012
- Price
- $19.99
- Metacritic
- 88
System requirements
Windows specs from Steam — the Deck runs these through Proton.
- OS *: Windows XP/Vista/7
- Processor: Intel 2.2 GHz Dual-Core or AMD 2.5 GHz Dual-Core
- Memory: 1.5 GB (Win XP), 2GB (Win Vista/Win 7)
- Graphics: GeForce 8800 (512 MB) or Radeon HD3850 (512 MB). Resolution: 1280x720.
- DirectX®: DirectX 9.29 has to be installed.
- Hard Drive: 25GB
- Sound:
- OS *: Windows XP/Vista/7
- Processor: Intel or AMD Quad-Core
- Memory: 3 GB (Win XP), 4GB (Win Vista/Win 7)
- Graphics: GeForce 260 (1 GB) or Radeon HD 4850 (1 GB). Resolution: 1440x900.
- DirectX®: DirectX 9.29 has to be installed.
- Hard Drive: 25GB
- Sound:
Is The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition compatible with Steam Deck?
Does it run?
- Valve rating
- Unsupported
Community rating · 140 reports (ProtonDB)
Does it run well?
No reliable Steam Deck performance data yet.
- ✓Not supported on SteamOS
The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition performance & FPS on Steam Deck
Based on 2 Steam Deck community reports. These are the framerates players actually settle on — many cap it to save battery — not the game's maximum. No reliable Steam Deck performance data yet.
Battery & recommended settings
Estimated battery life
- Recommended preset
- medium
- Typical power draw
- ~15 W
💡 SteamDeckPlayable tip: System Proton version native Steamos version 3.3 Bios version F7A0105
Frequently asked questions
›Is The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition playable on Steam Deck?
The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition <strong>is playable</strong> on the Steam Deck. Valve lists it as <strong>Unsupported</strong> on the Steam Deck. The Linux/Proton community rates it <strong>Gold</strong> on ProtonDB across 140 reports.
›Is The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition Steam Deck Verified?
No. Valve lists The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition as Unsupported, though community reports may differ — see the verdict above.
›How many FPS does The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition get on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck players most often report playing The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition at 40–60 fps (based on 2 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 The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck players report roughly 4h 10m at 40 fps on The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition (from ShareDeck community reports). Capping the framerate and TDP lower stretches it further; higher brightness shortens it.
›Can you play The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition on Steam Deck?
Yes, though expect a tweak or two: The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition may need a specific Proton version, a settings change, or putting up with small on-screen text.
›Can the Steam Deck run The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition?
Yes. Steam Deck players report running The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition at 40–60 fps, based on 2 community reports — that's the framerate players settle on, not the game's ceiling.
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Community configurations
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