If the game is missing audio or the Steam Deck controls don't work, you may need to double-check the version of Proton is using, restart the Steam Deck or reinstall Diablo 4. At low graphics settings and 1,200x800-pixel resolution, I hit 40 to 60 frames per second most of the time, with some occasional lag and stuttering. Once I'd done all that, Diablo 4 ran pretty well on the Steam Deck for me. Install' and run that app, and from there find and install the special '7-51-diablo_4_beta' version. To get that specific Proton version, if you don't already have it, go to the Discovery app on the Steam Deck desktop, which is like an app store. Right-click on the Steam library entry for, and go to Properties > Compatibility and require the app to use the recently released GE-Proton 7-51-diablo_4_beta version, specifically tweaked for Diablo 4. The latest Apple silicon chips also make it hard to dual-boot Windows in order to try Windows-only games.Ī few troubleshooting tips from my own experience: If the game either doesn't start or starts without sound, you may need to force the game to use a specific version of Proton (which allows Windows games to play under the Linux-based Steam OS). Like most popular PC games, there is no Mac-native version of Diablo 4 planned as of right now. Note also that the final game may behave differently than the beta, which is an unfinished product.

Because of the wide base of Diablo fans, the system requirements are on the lighter side, compared to some more intensive games, including Hogwarts Legacy.Īs always with PC gaming, the spec recommendations may change over time, and you may have to experiment to get the best results.

Pretty much any laptop with a discrete GPU from the past 10 years should be able to play the game, even if not at high resolutions and graphics settings. Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon RX 470.Processor: Intel Core i5-4670K or AMD R3-1300X.

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