Dec 6, 2024 1 min read

Marvel Rivals does work on Steam Deck despite 'Unknown' status

Yes, you can get in some super hero PVP action on your Steam Deck — this new free-to-play Marvel shooter works on Valve's handheld, but there's some pointers worth knowing.

Marvel Rivals does work on Steam Deck despite 'Unknown' status

Yes, you can get in some super hero PVP action on your Steam Deck — this new free-to-play Marvel shooter works on Valve's handheld, but there's some pointers worth knowing.

The free-to-play hero shooter Marvel Rivals launched earlier today, and, at time of writing displays an 'Unknown' tag on its Steam Store listing. However, reports suggest that the game does in fact work on Valve's handheld, bar a few issues.

The developers of the game noted in a related Discord that: "Yes Steam Deck supported. Bugs on black cutscenes".

In order to get the game working on the Steam Deck there are a few pointers and tips to consider in order to get things working. Liam Dawe over at Gaming On Linux has put together a handy quick Marvel Rivals on Steam Deck guide sharing what you need to do to get those portable MCU battles running on your Deck. Of course, your milage may vary, and it ain't perfect, but there are options here! Go check it out if you're keen to give this one a try.

Marvel Rivals on Steam
Marvel Rivals is a Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter! Assemble an all-star Marvel squad, devise countless strategies by combining powers to form unique Team-Up skills and fight in destructible, ever-changing battlefields across the continually evolving Marvel universe!
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