The Last of Us: Part 1 finally gets Steam Deck verification in time for anniversary
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A huge patch has just arrived forThe Last of Us Part 1on PC which brings a wealth of fixes alongside officialSteamDeck verification.
The Last of Us Part 1is a truly exceptional ground-up remake of Naughty Dog’s 2013 masterpiece, with patch v1.1 arriving just in time for the game’s 10-year anniversary. The PC port was released back in March of this year and currently sits at “Mixed” on Steam as one of thebest PS5 gameshasn’t had the easiest transition to the platform.
That’s likely to have changed if the recent “Mostly Positive” reviews are anything to go by. The official patch notes, which bring over 30 lines dedicated to stability and bug fixes, also detail the extensive lengths that the development team has gone to in order to get this top-tier title functional on theSteam Deck.
Valve’s portable PC is easily one of thebest handheld games consolesfor its price-to-performance and versatility, and Naughty Dog appears keen to take advantage of its capabilities. As well as the expected “Overall improvements to performance while playing on Steam Deck”, the team has also “addressed a memory leak issue that could cause crashes”.The Last of Us: Part 1was previously unstable on the platform, so attaining the verified statement is sure to bring peace of mind to those taking the zombie action on the go.
There are currently over 8,000 games that are playable on the Steam Deck, with a good portion of that officially verified to Valve’s rigorous standards(via Steam Deck HQ). The software service provider has made it easier than ever now to see which titles play Great on Deck, too, with thefull verified listavailable.
We absolutely adoredThe Last of Us Part 1, stating in our 5-star review that “It truly honors the original game and the fans. And it’s done in such a way you won’t even notice”. If you’ve never played the post-apocalyptic experience then now’s a great time.The Last of Usoriginally debuted on the PS3 a full decade ago and then was brought to thePS4withThe Last of Us Remasteredbefore getting the full remake treatment on thePS5last year.
Rachet and Clank: Rift Apartis one of the many previously PS5 exclusive titles making its way to the PC later this year. You can experience all that it offers in an authentic way with one of thebest PS5 controllersavailable.
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Aleksha McLoughlin is an experienced hardware writer. She was previously the Hardware Editor for TechRadar Gaming until September 2023. During this time, she looked after buying guides and wrote hardware reviews, news, and features. She has also contributed hardware content to the likes of PC Gamer, Trusted Reviews, Dexerto, Expert Reviews, and Android Central. When she isn’t working, you’ll often find her in mosh pits at metal gigs and festivals or listening to whatever new black and death metal has debuted that week.
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