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Baldur’s Gate 3 has a new native version for Steam Deck, released by Larian Studios as part of hotfix update 34, improving gameplay with a more stable frame rate and lower loading times.
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Key Takeaways
- Baldur's Gate 3 has a new native version for Steam Deck.
- Hotfix 34 improves frame rate and loading times.
- More than 265 million mod downloads for the game.
- The game celebrated its second anniversary last month.
- Mods can carry over to the native Steam Deck build.
- Larian Studios released hotfix #34 on September 23, 2025.
The new version enhances performance across all platforms, reducing framerate spikes in busy areas. Previously, the game used the Proton compatibility layer, requiring extra CPU processing power.
Hotfix #34 is now live, fixing various issues including crashes and gameplay bugs. Mods can carry over to the native Steam Deck build by logging into a Larian Account connected to mod.io.
Originally reported by www.gamespot.com as “New Baldur’s Gate 3 Update Includes Steam Deck-Native Version Of The RPG” on 2025-09-23 21:57:00.
