Destiny 2 Players Will Be Banned For Trying To Run It On Steam Deck
Fans hoping to play Destiny 2 on the new Steam Deck will not be able to due to compatibility issues, and bans have been threatened for anyone who tries to bypass these restrictions. Valve's first attempt at portable hardware was officially released last Friday. Some lucky fans who preordered a Steam Deck had it delivered by Gabe Newell himself. The powerful device allows users to play games from their Steam libraries while on the go. While many massive games like Elden Ring and No Man Sky have received full Steam Deck support, other games that require Windows' anti-cheat software, like Destiny 2, are not so lucky.
The ongoing sci-fi shooter Destiny 2 recently released its largest expansion yet, titled The Witch Queen. For a game that was released almost five years ago, Destiny 2 has managed to maintain an audience of hundreds of thousands of players with new updates and content. Crossplay, cross saving, and the game's free to play availability have made Destiny 2 one of the most accessible experiences in today's gaming landscape. However, the game's developer says Destiny 2 is not ready for the Steam Deck.
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Unfortunately, this means that Destiny 2's massive number of players cannot play the game on the Steam Deck, because the hardware's operating system cannot handle the anti-cheat software and drivers required to play the game. As reported by IGN, Valve's handheld device is running on SteamOS, a customized version of the Linux operating system called Proton. The main issue is that those critical anti-cheat systems used for games like Destiny 2, Lost Ark, and Fortnite are not compatible with Proton. Bungie's official Destiny 2 support page specifically informs
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