Epic Removes Rocket League from Steam Storefront, Posing Challenges for Steam Deck Users
Epic recently made the decision to remove Rocket League from the Steam storefront on September 24, 2020, which has created a bit of a predicament for early Steam Deck adopters. While the Steam Deck offers a wide selection of games at launch, the absence of Rocket League could make playing it on the handheld device more complicated for those who missed the opportunity to obtain it on Steam.
If you owned Rocket League on Steam prior to Epic’s acquisition of Psyonix and subsequent removal of the game from the Valve storefront, you can still play it on the Steam Deck. However, for new players who want to give Rocket League a try on the Steam Deck, there is a slightly more involved process to get the game up and running.
To quickly access games from your Epic Games Store library, the recommended method is to download the Windows version through Proton. Gaming on Linux has an easy-to-follow guide that can have you up and running in just a few minutes. After that, Rocket League should be ready to play.
If you’re willing to download multiple other launchers, a complete Windows install may be more worthwhile. By installing Windows, you can easily access launchers like the Epic Games Store, Ubisoft Connect, and any new ones introduced by EA. It’s important to note that as of now, the Windows drivers for Steam Deck are not fully developed, so there may be some sound and WiFi issues. If you want to install Windows on the Steam Deck, follow this guide.
If you were lucky enough to acquire Rocket League during its time on Steam, it may be worth checking the compatibility of the rest of your game library with your available free time. You can do this by visiting the Great on Deck page or by using the CheckMyDeck tool along with this guide.
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