GTA V and GTA Online Lose Steam Deck Support Following BattlEye Anti-Cheat Implementation
Impact of the Anti-Cheat Update
Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online lose Steam Deck support due to a recent anti-cheat update. Introduced on September 17, 2024, this update brought the BattlEye Anti-Cheat, which poses compatibility issues with the Steam Deck. Players can engage in the GTA V Story Mode; however, GTA Online is inaccessible through the device.
Details on the Update
- Steam Deck compatibility with BattlEye is not supported.
- The changelog clarifies the issue is with Valve's support for Linux.
- Rockstar directs technical support questions to Valve.
Community Reactions
Despite the anti-cheat necessity, many fans of the GTA titles view the sudden cut as a negative shift, especially given GTA V's popularity on the Steam Deck, where it ranked among the top 10 most-played games recently.
Challenges with Linux Anti-Cheat
- Other developers, like those of Fortnite, have dropped similar support.
- Valve stated enabling BattlEye for games on Steam Deck was simple communication.
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