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Sometimes a game just needs a few graphics setting tweaks to make it run well on these devices.

This game was not optimized for gaming handhelds, and the playing experience is especially bad on Steam Deck.

Dragon�s Dogma 2 on ROG Ally.

It’s not great news for this game on Steam Deck right now.

Does Dragon’s Dogma 2 play well on Steam Deck?

Dragon’s Dogma 2 is currently not optimized for Valve’s gaming handheld, and it really shows.

Then when running, the game will be very choppy even on the best optimized configs.

Dragon’s Dogma 2 on Steam Deck.

It’s not great news for this game on Steam Deck right now.

It usually won’t get higher than 9fps.

With any luck, a later update will make Dragon’s Dogma 2 more Steam Deck compatible.

Here’s how to do that.

Dragon’s Dogma 2 on Steam Deck: Press Menu button while hovering over the game.

Hover over the Dragon’s Dogma 2 icon and press the Menu button.

However, it is far more playable on ROG Ally than Steam Deck.

The game will be in a windowed display mode.

Every time after that, the game loaded pretty quickly.

Dragon’s Dogma 2 on Steam Deck: Select Properties.

Select Properties from the menu.

Does Dragon’s Dogma 2 play well on ROG Ally and Legion Go?

Unfortunately, when it comes to playing on gaming handhelds, this title can be very choppy and laggy.

However, the game can still be laggy and choppy at times.

Dragon’s Dogma on Steam Deck: Select Compatibility.

Scroll down and select Compatibility.

Adjusting tweaks accordingly will afford a better playing experience, though, so check that to change tweaks properly.

You must control pawns, explore a fantasy world, and become powerful enough to destroy your draconic nemesis.

Dragon’s Dogma 2 on Steam Deck: Check the Compatibility box.

Make sure the box is checked.

Dragon’s Dogma 2 on Steam Deck: Select Proton Experimental.

Select Proton Experimental from the dropdown.

Dragon’s Dogma 2 on Steam Deck: Press B

Press B a few times to get back to your game library.

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Dragon’s Dogma 2 lets you purchase and upgrade weapons at a Smithy.

ROG Ally and Legion Go outside.

Dragon’s Dogma 2 runs decently on ROG Ally and Legion Go, but it does have a tendency to suddenly crash.

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Dragon’s Dogma 2 promotional screenshot

Dragon’s Dogma 2 will run better on the right settings, but it can still be choppy at times.

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