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Can Steam Deck Run Fortnite?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Doesn't run: no anti-cheat for Proton
No. Epic has not enabled Easy Anti-Cheat for Proton in Fortnite, so it doesn't run on SteamOS. Tim Sweeney has said Epic is not confident in anti-cheat on Linux, and AreWeAntiCheatYet lists it as Denied. Source: AreWeAntiCheatYet
Spec Comparison
| Component | Steam Deck | Minimum | Recommended | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | RDNA 2 (Score: 4,550) | Intel HD 4000, AMD Radeon Vega 8 (500) | Nvidia GTX 960, AMD R9 280 or equivalent DX11 GPU (2 GB VRAM) (6,050) | Tight |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Core i3-3225 3.3 GHz | Core i5-7300U 3.5 GHz, AMD Ryzen 3 3300U or equivalent | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 8 GB | 16 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | — | — | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Fortnite?
No. Epic has not enabled Easy Anti-Cheat for Proton in Fortnite, so it doesn't run on SteamOS. Tim Sweeney has said Epic is not confident in anti-cheat on Linux, and AreWeAntiCheatYet lists it as Denied.
What settings should I use for Fortnite on Steam Deck?
It doesn't apply: Fortnite doesn't run on Steam Deck.
Does Fortnite have Steam Deck verified status?
No. Fortnite isn't sold on Steam, so Valve doesn't rate it for Steam Deck.
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