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Steam Deck Performance Hack
Early launch build is poorly optimized for Deck. Follow these settings to jump from 18 FPS to a stable 30-40 FPS.
In-Game Settings
- • Shadows: LOW
- • Foliage Density: LOW
- • Resolution Scale: 85%
- • V-Sync: OFF
SteamOS Overlay
- • Frame Limit: 30
- • TDP Limit: 12 Watts
- • FSR: ON (Sharpness 5)
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Minimum
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- CPU: Intel Core i3-10100F / AMD Ryzen 3 3100
- RAM: 4 GB
- GPU: NVIDIA GTX 1050 / AMD RX 570
- DirectX: 11
- Storage: 16 GB
Recommended
- OS: Windows 11 64-bit
- CPU: Intel i3-12100F / Ryzen 7 1700 or better
- RAM: 8 GB
- GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3060 / AMD RX 7600 XT or better
- DirectX: 12
- Storage: 16 GB
Expected FPS by GPU (estimated)
Based on the official spec brackets. Real-world results will be added after launch with screenshots.
| GPU | 1080p Low | 1080p High | 1440p High |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTX 1050 | 30–45 | ~25 (not recommended) | — |
| GTX 1660 | 60+ | 45–55 | ~30 |
| RTX 3060 | 90+ | 60+ | 45–55 |
| RTX 4060 | 120+ | 90+ | 60+ |
| RTX 4070 | 144+ | 120+ | 90+ |
Estimated. Will be replaced with measured results once we benchmark on launch day.
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Can my PC run Outbound?
- Old laptop with integrated graphics: probably not. The minimum GPU is GTX 1050.
- Office PC with GTX 1050 / RX 570: yes, on low settings, 1080p, 30–45 FPS.
- Mid-range gaming PC (1660 / 3060): comfortable on high settings 1080p.
- 4K gaming: not officially documented. Recommend 4070+ for stable 4K.
Sources
- Steam store page for Outbound (AppID 2681030) — official requirements section
- Square Glade Games official website
OutboundGuide.org is a non-official fan guide and is not affiliated with Square Glade Games.
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