What happened to Steam Deck verification for Masters of Albion?
Masters of Albion marked unsupported despite “optimized” claims
Masters of Albion, the new god game from Peter Molyneux’s studio 22cans, is showing up on Valve’s Steam platform with a compatibility status that’s still causing confusion. The issue described in the story is that the game is marked Unsupported on Steam Deck, even though the developers say it is “fully optimised for handheld.”
The core problem is that Steam Deck verification criteria are continuing to be unclear to creators and players. That’s important because a mark of Unsupported can discourage Deck owners from buying or investing time in a game—even if it actually runs well.
What the story indicates
From the provided details, the situation looks like this:
- Masters of Albion is preparing for an early access launch in late April.
- The developers addressed Steam Deck compatibility, attempting to correct or clarify expectations.
- Despite that, the game is still listed as Unsupported.
Why it matters
This matters for two groups:
- Developers: Handheld optimization alone may not be enough. Getting the right status can require meeting Steam Deck verification standards that aren’t fully intuitive, forcing extra work or delays.
- Players: Deck owners rely on Valve’s labels to decide what is safe to play. Confusing results can create a mismatch between perceived and actual performance.
The story doesn’t provide the exact technical test criteria or why Masters of Albion failed a specific check, only that confusion persists and the status doesn’t match the developers’ stated readiness for handheld play.