The only downside is that it's desirable to install the game via Lutris to get the launcher,, to run properly. As the game supports arbitrary inputs, with some claiming it plays better with a controller than a mouse and keyboard, setting up a satisfying control scheme seems to be easy.

Notably, Steam Deck owners have reported that Diablo 4 runs 'super well' on the system out of the box. RELATED: One Word Killed Someone's Steam Account It's a given that Steam Deck owners would be very much interested in dipping their toes into the experience as well, and early reports indicate that the game is a very good fit for the handheld at a glance, but a deeper look reveals a number of issues that may be hard to resolve. It's not a huge surprise that Diablo 4 has smashed Blizzard records on day one, becoming the developer's fastest-selling game of all time.

Blizzard's ARPG blockbuster has already made its proverbial weight in gold, and its initial burst of popularity is bound to ensure its staying power.

Diablo 4 seems to perform well on the Steam Deck, according to user reports, but there are problems with the experience as well, and some of them may well be impossible to ignore due to the device's quirks and nuances.

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