

You find it by clicking on the menu button. Click the Steam button, go down to Power, and then Switch to Desktop. On your Steam Deck, go to desktop mode.

We tested the guide below and ran Overwatch 2 successfully (as long as the servers are working, which still seems to be an issue). So what's the alternative? Here's what we've found: Right now, if we try to install Overwatch 2 by adding as a non-Steam game, it crashes on us. This may just be a momentary issue, but for now, the process to play Overwatch 2 on Steam Deck is a bit more evolved. Unfortunately, the trusted method of installing the previous game on the Deck doesn't seem to work yet for Overwatch 2. Overwatch 2 is awesome!! I’ve already played 5 rounds of “game server connection failed.” Such a good mode.- Kevin Wammer October 4, 2022įortunately, the servers have calmed down a little - as such, we can now figure out the best way to get Overwatch 2 up and running on the Steam Deck. Overwatch 2 was released yesterday, and it's safe to say the queues to get into the games were crazy on launch day - so crazy our editor-in-chief didn't make it into the game: Our tutorial is, however, still a valid option. Afterwards, choose GE-Proton 7-39 as a compatibility layer. All you have to do is to add as a Non-Steam-Game to Steam, and install Overwatch 2 through there. Update: Thanks to a recently released update to GE-Proton, it's now much easier to get Overwatch 2 running on Steam Deck. Overwatch 2 is out now, but how do you play it on your Steam Deck.
