After a thrilling 13-year wait, Baldur's Gate 3 made a triumphant return, sweeping major gaming awards upon release, winning Game of the Year at the Golden Joystick Awards 2023, The Game Awards 2023, and The Steam Awards. These impressive accolades reflect how much this game has captured the hearts of gamers everywhere.

What makes Baldur's Gate 3 so addictive is the sheer amount of freedom it gives players. With a huge variety of characters, skills, and custom builds, every playthrough feels unique. You can tackle challenges in countless ways depending on your chosen character and their abilities. The game’s design avoids a rigid, linear path, letting you choose how and when to explore different parts of the story. This combination of endless options and flexibility means it’s easy to spend over 100 hours exploring the Forgotten Realms without running out of new things to discover. Because this journey is such a time commitment, it’s important to get familiar with your in-game settings from the start to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable adventure.

To ensure a smooth experience while playing Baldur’s Gate 3 on the Steam Deck, it's important to maintain at least 30 FPS as the minimum threshold. While the game’s turn-based nature means you don’t need ultra-high frame rates, this bottom line ensures the game runs smoothly without compromising too much on video quality.

Below are our recommended settings to help you find the right balance between performance and video quality. You can use these as a starting point and fine-tune the settings to your liking. 

To maximize your gaming experience on Steam Deck while playing Baldur's Gate 3, ensure your device is adequately powered to handle the optimal settings. 

Let’s dive into the details of the video settings!

Note the highlighted settings, such as Resolution, AMD FSR 2.2, and Anti-Aliasing, which are particularly vital. These settings have a pronounced effect on the balance between video effects and performance on the Steam Deck. Adjust these carefully to suit your preferences and ensure an optimal balance for the most enjoyable gaming experience.

While the intricate systems of combat, character development, and progression are key features of Baldur’s Gate 3, these also mean that the game's interface and controls can be more complex than those found in simpler action RPGs. To fully utilize the game's depth without being hindered by the small screen of a handheld console, projecting Baldur's Gate 3 onto a larger screen using the BenQ GR10 allows players to fully immerse in its rich gameplay. The GR10 not only provides clarity and detail needed for the game’s complex interfaces and expansive environments but also enhances control for a more engaging experience.

The GR10 is compatible with a variety of handheld consoles, including the Steam Deck LCD/OLED and the ROG Ally/MSI Claw, perfectly fitting these devices into its dock. With a USB-C upstream supporting up to 40Gbps, four times the bandwidth of official steam deck docks, it can deliver top performance up to 4K 120Hz or 1080P 360Hz, ensuring an exceptional display of even the most demanding games at scaled resolutions.

The GR10 supports HDR10, allowing gamers to see finer details in the game’s dark and bright areas, providing a richer and more immersive visual experience.

• Dual 10Gbps USB-A ports, ideal for connecting peripherals like keyboards and mice for complex controls.
•  A 10Gbps USB-C port, perfect for connecting an SSD for extra-large game storage.
• A durable aluminum design that is not only lightweight and portable but also offers excellent heat dissipation.
• A 2.5G high-speed Ethernet port, offering 2.5 times the bandwidth of standard docks, ensuring uninterrupted downloads while gaming on a large screen.
• Supports up to 100W PD fast charging, keeping your device powered during extended gaming sessions.

• Click apply and hit the keep button in the pop-up window to keep your display configuration.