Update:Whelp, spoke too soon.

Elden Ringon theSteam Deckhas long enjoyed a smoothness that desktop play has lacked.

That now goes forShadow Of The Erdtreeas well, judging from my portable time in the new expansion.

Resting at a grace site in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, on a Steam Deck.

Its like Crowded House once said: everywhere you go, always take Messmer with you.

Sometimes even the fifties, in a few of the Realm of Shadows tighter interiors.

On the Steam Deck, however, theres been one in place for ages.

Approaching the stairs to the Belurat Tower Settlement in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree.

Onbattery life, though, the Steam Deck OLED claims a thoroughly expected win.

Both of these pale next to the OLEDs 2h 14m, also in SOTE.

Obviously that result isnt eons-long either, though it is pretty much down-the-middle among big, 3Dopen-worldgames.

Fighting an angry plant in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, on a Steam Deck.

Heres the full configs combination Id recommend.