Is WWE 2K23 on Steam Deck?

If you’re wondering if WWE 2K23 is going to be on Steam Deck, the answer might surprise you a little.

WWE 2K23 early access launches tomorrow and you can check out the full roster of the game here. The game will build on the last instalment of the WWE franchise, and gamers across the world are already dying for information on whether the game is going to be available on portable devices, or just on console and PC.

Here’s the thing – WWE 2K23 is not optimised for the Steam Deck. Valve’s portable gaming PC, of which has recently been the star of succession rumors, is a powerful device capable of gaming at 720P at 60FPS. While it’s a powerful device, not every game in the Steam library is going to be compatible with it. For example, we recently tested out the best graphics settings for Sons of the Forest on Steam Deck, and honestly, the game didn’t perform the best on the device. However, it was still very playable – so let’s find out if you can play WWE 2K23 on Steam Deck.

Can you play WWE 2K23 on Steam Deck?

With WWE 2K23, we saw that the game was playable on Steam Deck, however it was not optimised for the console, nor could you play the game online. This was as the game would stretch the hardware on the Steam Deck to the extremes, and then adding in online gameplay would send it over the top.

Can we expect a similar outcome with WWE 2K23?

The game has not been optimised for the Steam Deck, as stated by developers Visual Concepts:

“Unfortunately, no… Right now our focus is on Microsoft and Sony consoles and the PC itself. We’ll see where the future lies, but right now currently we don’t.”

This doesn’t mean that the game is not going to be playable on the Steam Deck, however it just means that it’s unlikely to be optimised fully for performance on the rig. This is exactly what we expected, though once the game releases, we’re sure that there’s going to some sneaky people figuring out how to squeeze the most performance out of the game.

Until then, we’re going to advise you check back in with us periodically for the latest updates on WWE 2K23 and all things gaming, tech, and hardware related.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WWE 2K23 officially on Steam Deck?

The game isn’t officially on the Steam Deck, though it will likely be possible to run it from the console using Steam OS. However, the game isn’t officially supported by the device.

Is WWE 2K23 going to run well on Steam Deck?

The game is not optimised for Steam Deck, nor does it run officially on the device. In light of that, it’s likely that the game is too much for the Steam Deck to run.