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Hogwarts Legacy Steam Deck settings and performance

Steam Deck rating

3.2 out of 5

Playable

5 total scores

Score distribution

  1. Excellent5 / 50
  2. Good4 / 51
  3. Playable3 / 54
  4. Poor2 / 50
  5. Broken1 / 50

Settings snapshot

Independent medians come from reported fields. Each may use different observations, so this is not one setup.

Compatibility
Verified
FPS target
30 FPS
Resolution
800p
Graphics preset
Low

Featured Steam Deck setups

1 cited setup
  1. Publication date not reportedMedium confidence · Article
    • 800p
    • Low preset
    • 40 FPS target
    • Not measured
    • Quality upscaling
    • FSR
    • FSR 2

    Measured FPS: 40 average, 40 maximum

    Graphics preset
    Low
    Resolution
    1280x800
    Window mode
    Borderless
    Motion Blur
    Off
    Chromatic Aberration
    Off
    Film Grain
    Off
    Upscale Type
    AMD FSR 2.0
    Upscale Mode
    Quality
    Upscale Sharpness
    0.2
    VSync
    On
    Frame rate cap
    40 FPS
    Refresh rate
    40 Hz

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Reports (5)

Detailed community reports and sourced reports behind the score.

  1. Sourced reportgamesinhand.com3 / 5Playable800p, Low preset, 40 FPS target

    The updated Steam Deck guide specifies low graphics, 1280 by 800 borderless output, FSR 2 Quality, and matching 40 FPS and 40 Hz caps after the performance patch.

    800p · Low preset · 40 FPS target

    Not measured · Quality upscaling · FSR · FSR 2

    Article: Post-patch Steam Deck settings summary.View source (opens in a new tab)— Score mapped from cited evidence

  2. Sourced reportntower.de3 / 5PlayableLow preset, 30 FPS target

    ntower tested Hogwarts Legacy on Steam Deck across four graphics profiles; Low stayed nearly at 30 FPS with minimal dips, while higher presets fell to 25–30, about 20, and 15–20 FPS.

    Low preset · 30 FPS target

    Mostly stable

    Article: Steam Deck performance comparison: Low graphics profile.View source (opens in a new tab)— Score mapped from cited evidence

  3. Sourced reportgamevoyagers.com3 / 5PlayableCustom preset, 30 FPS target

    The page recommends a practical 30 FPS cap because 60 FPS is not viable, with medium/low settings, Proton GE V49, FSR 2 Quality, and crowded-area stutter from CPU limits.

    Custom preset · 30 FPS target

    Frequent dips · Quality upscaling · FSR · FSR 2 · GE-Proton

    Article: Steam Deck Settings for Hogwarts Legacy; Ingame Steam Deck Settings.View source (opens in a new tab)— Score mapped from cited evidence

  4. Sourced reporthardwaretimes.com3 / 5PlayableLow preset, 30 FPS target

    The publication reports its post-patch Steam Deck test at the recommended low settings, where the game can target 30 FPS but dips below that level in busy areas and remains affected by stutter.

    Low preset · 30 FPS target

    Frequent dips

    • Shader stutter

    Article: Steam Deck performance and settings section.View source (opens in a new tab)— Score mapped from cited evidence

  5. Sourced reportwindowscentral.com4 / 5GoodMedium preset, 30 FPS target

    The reviewer directly tested the least expensive Steam Deck model at medium settings and usually observed 30 FPS with smooth play, although a handful of short input freezes occurred.

    Medium preset · 30 FPS target

    Mostly stable

    • Controller or input issue

    Article: Hogwarts Legacy and the Steam Deck.View source (opens in a new tab)— Score mapped from cited evidence

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