How to Install Zenless Zone Zero on Steam Deck

As someone who’s been following the world of gaming enthusiastically for the past decade, I can confidently say that running Zenless Zone Zero on Steam Deck is not only possible but also a thrilling experience.

1. The newest gacha adventure from HoYoverse, Zenless Zone Zero, showcases some of the most amazing environments and heroes ever featured in a gacha game. Although it’s playable on mobile devices, PlayStation, and Windows PC, players are curious about the process for installing Zenless Zone Zero on Steam Deck.

For those eager to explore the intricacies of Zenless Zone Zero’s hero tier list and stay updated with new game banners, playing on the move is an enticing option. With devices like ROG Ally and Lenovo Legion Go, players can collect Polychromes conveniently. However, Valve’s Steam Deck remains a top choice for portable PC gaming enthusiasts.

To properly install Zenless Zone Zero on Steam Deck, follow these steps:

Enter Desktop Mode on your Steam Deck
Open the Discover App and install Heroic Games Launcher
Open Heroic Games Launcher and Login to your Epic Games Store account
Head to the Store and “purchase” Zenless Zone Zero or/and;
Open the Library and Install Zenless Zone Zero
In ZZZ settings in Heroic, force the use of GE Proton 9.9
Open Zenless Zone Zero launcher and download the game files

As I’m typing this up, it seems that Zenless Zone Zero’s launcher on Steam Deck only installs files onto the device’s primary C Drive. If you happen to be using an SD card for additional storage or even an external hard drive connected via USB, you’ll need to clear some space on your main system drive before the installation can proceed.

Install Directly From HoYoverse

1. Some players have successfully installed Zenless Zone Zero on Steam Deck using the dedicated HoYoPlay launcher. Since the game doesn’t require Easy Anti-Cheat, running it with Proton shouldn’t pose any problems.

To do so, follow these steps:

Download the HoYoPlay Launcher from HoYoverse
Open Steam in Desktop Mode
Click Add Non-Steam Game and add the installer
Go to Properties, Compatibility and Force Proton Experimental
Open the Launcher through Steam and Install Zenless Zone Zero
After installation add the game’s EXE to Steam as a Non-Steam Game
Return to Gaming Mode and Play Zenless Zone Zero

Install Zenless Zone Zero via Anime Game Launcher

An alternative method to install Zenless Zone Zero if the Heroic Game Launcher fails is by utilizing the Anime Game Launcher instead. This launcher not only facilitates the installation of Zenless Zone Zero but also supports the setup of Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail.

1. It’s important to mention that the method outlined below isn’t an endorsed or supported approach for installing Zenless Zone Zero on the Steam Deck. There’s a chance you might face a ban by using this method.

In Desktop Mode copy, paste and enter the following commands:
- flatpak remote-add –if-not-exists flathub https://flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo

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flatpak remote-add –if-not-exists –user launcher.moe https://gol.launcher.moe/gol.launcher.moe.flatpakrepo

flatpak install org.gnome.Platform//45

Type Y and press Enter
- flatpak install launcher.moe moe.launcher.an-anime-game-launcher
Type Y and press Enter
Open Anime Game Launcher and install the needed components
Restart the launcher and download ZZZ

Best Settings for Zenless Zone Zero on Steam Deck

1. For an optimal Zenless Zone Zero gaming experience on your Steam Deck, here are our recommended settings:

Resolution	1280×800 (Fullscreen)
FPS	60 for Steam Deck OLED Force 40Hz Refresh Rate on LCD Models
Rendering	1.0
Anti-Aliasing	TAA
Shadows	Low
FX Quality	Medium
Character Quality	Medium
Environment Quality	Medium
Mirror Reflection	Off
Volumetric Fog	Low
Bloom	No Impact On Performance
Distortion (Chromatic Aberration)	On

With these configuration adjustments, Zenless Zone Zero should perform well on Steam Deck. Yet, occasional frame rate drops may occur because the game doesn’t have pre-stored shaders in Steam’s library. Since ZZZ isn’t natively supported on Steam, experiencing such hiccups is normal.

Can you run Zenless Zone Zero on Steam Deck?

As a long-time gamer and tech enthusiast, I’m thrilled to share some exciting news with fellow Steam Deck owners! Based on my research and personal connections in the gaming community, I can confidently say that Zenless Zone Zero is now confirmed to be running smoothly on Valve’s handheld gaming powerhouse.

Another option for setting up Zenless Zone Zero on Steam Deck is through Decky Launcher plugins. Yet, given the potential instability introduced by certain plugins, we’re not going to cover that approach in this guide.

1. To discover additional strategies for Zenless Zone Zero, explore our top team compositions and character build suggestions for Nekomata, Soukaku, Billy, and other characters.

2024-07-30 13:55