One could argue The Last of Us: Part 1 had a rough PC port at launch. It wasn’t well optimized, which caused it to accrue several bad reviews on the Steam Page. Thankfully, after several updates and many fixes, The Last of Us: Part 1 has announced it has become Steam Deck verified. This is huge as many players have been waiting to play this previously PlayStation-only game on Valve’s handheld console. Thanks to the recent update, anyone who owns the game in their library can take Ellie and Joel for a ride on their Steam Deck.
The Last of Us: Part 1 Becomes Steam Deck Verified Thanks to the Latest Patch
Patch 1.1 is now live for The Last of Us Part I on PC, including performance improvements, fixes for various crashes, and more.
Read the patch notes here: https://t.co/I44BPWGYmG
We are also happy to announce that Part I is now Steam Deck Verified.✅ pic.twitter.com/UsTfy0kPzg
— Naughty Dog (@Naughty_Dog) June 13, 2023
The 1.1 update for The Last of Us: Part 1 marks the official release of the Steam Deck verified update. After the initial release of the PC port in March, gamers worldwide were hoping for the people behind this port to make it playable on the handheld platform. Finally, this update brings several fixes to the not-so-optimized PC version. If you want to read more about all the changes, you can head to the official site and check the patch notes for the latest update of this port.
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If you haven’t played The Last of Us: Part 1, now’s the time because it’s finally Steam Deck verified. This version of the game is the best as it brings a graphical overhaul, and it indeed shows what a remake is. While the PS5 version is way better, the one on PC and Steam Deck is worth trying. Plus, there’s a lot of hype after the successful TV show, which brought many more players to this universe Naughty Dog created. So, whether you’re waiting for a new season of the series or want to play this title again, you can do it now, thanks to the power of the Steam Deck.