How to Play Overwatch 2 on Steam Deck/Linux

In this article we will try to teach you how to Play Overwatch 2 on Steam Deck/Linux. Overwatch 2 is a free-to-play sequel to the popular 2016 team-based hero shooter Overwatch developed by Blizzard Entertainment. Confusingly, it’s not actually a sequel as it’s really just a major update adding lots of new content and refreshing things like: B. A new user interface and rebalanced heroes. It also means that it completely replaces Overwatch 1, so old players who already own Overwatch 1 will be forced to upgrade to Overwatch 2, and new players will only be able to play that version of the game.

The Valve Steam Deck uses SteamOS, Valve’s Linux-based operating system. Designed specifically for gaming via Steam, it looks like a Nintendo Switch with the option for gamers to connect it to a monitor or TV, as well as pair controllers, mice or keyboards to it.It is capable of playing games designed for Windows with the option to pause and resume games similar to other portable gaming devices. Below we have mention the steps to download Overwatch 2 on Steam Deck.

How to Install Overwatch 2 on Steam Deck/Linux

Step 1: On your Steam Deck, go to desktop mode. Click the Steam button, go down to Power, and then Switch to Desktop. Wait for your Deck to reboot.

Step 2: In desktop mode, open up Discover. You find it by clicking on the menu button.

Step 3: Search for Bottles. (If the keyboard doesn’t pop up, click the Steam Button + the X-button.) Install the app. Bottles is a popular tool to run  Windows software and games on Linux.

Step 4: Next, search for Flatseal. We need to give some extra permissions to Bottles and this is the fastest way.

Step 5: Open up Flatseal, click on Bottles in the sidebar and add, under Filesystem, Other files the following path:

/var/home/deck/.local/share/applications.

Step 6: Open up Bottles. Here, we need to create an environment, a so-called bottle. Click on the plus sign, give it a nice name and choose Gaming as environment. This might take a while.

Step 7: Next, we need to switch to a different runner (similar to Proton-versions in the Steam Deck game UI). In the sidebar, go to Preferences, scroll down to System and click on the little cog-icon. Under Runners, install caffe-7.18. To select it, exit this screen again, and under

Step 8: System, open up the Components option. Choose caffe-7.18. (A little note from the community: some people see two versions of caffe-7.18. we, however, didn’t. You want to choose caffe 7.18x86_64.)

Step 9: Now to install Battle.net. In the sidebar, under Installers you’ll find the Blizzard Battle.net launcher. Pick that and wait for the installation.

Step 10: Finally, we want to install the game. Open up Battle.net in the start menu, log into the launcher, navigate to Overwatch 2 and install the game. It should now run properly.

Step 11: If you care, you can add Battle.net to the Steam Library. In Bottles under Programs, click on the three dots next to the Battle.net name.

Step 12: Here, pick Add to Steam and you’re done. Another way is to install Boilr from Discover and let it do its job.

Final Words

We hope our article on how to install and play overwatch 2 in Steam deck will help you and resolve all your problems. Overwatch 2 is one of the best action game currently. You can easily join voice chat on Overwatch and most importantly you can join for Overwatch 2 Beta on PC, Xbox and PlayStation, not just this but you can play Overwatch in Steam Deck also. If you want to know how then follow the steps mentioned above.

I hope you understand this article, How to Play Overwatch 2 on Steam Deck/Linux.

James Hogan
James Hogan
James Hogan is a notable content writer recognized for his contributions to Bollyinside, where he excels in crafting informative comparison-based articles on topics like laptops, phones, and software. When he's not writing, James enjoys immersing himself in football matches and exploring the digital realm. His curiosity about the ever-evolving tech landscape drives his continuous quest for knowledge, ensuring his content remains fresh and relevant.

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