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Windows Central reports that Dark Souls III defaults to High around 30 FPS on Steam Deck and reaches a somewhat consistent 60 FPS after switching to Low.
Low preset · 60 FPS target
Mostly stable
Article: Dark Souls 3 section.View source (opens in a new tab)— Score mapped from cited evidence
Tech Frontier reports direct Steam Deck play of DARK SOULS III, 60 FPS at some times, and a smoother fixed 45 FPS target that is more attainable than an unsteady 60 FPS.
Other FPS target
Mostly stable
Article: Dark Souls 3 and Sekiro on Steam Deck.View source (opens in a new tab)— Score mapped from cited evidence
720p · Ultra preset · Other FPS target
Locked or nearly locked