EA SPORTS Madden NFL 25 Steam Deck, Lenovo Legion Go & Asus Rog Ally Support Details

The Madden NFL franchise, yet another sports title for EA Sports, has earned a reputation for its yearly releases, often criticized for feeling like mere copy-paste versions of their predecessors with just updated team rosters. Despite this, the series continues to be the best option for serious NFL fans, and the recent release is no exception. As of now, only those who preordered the game have early access, but the full release is just around the corner. With the launch knocking at the door, many players who prefer gaming on the go are eager to know whether EA SPORTS Madden NFL 25 will be supported on portable devices like the Steam Deck, Asus ROG Ally, and Lenovo Legion Go. Well, let’s find out!

With early access granted to players who pre-purchased the Deluxe Edition, those waiting for compatibility reports on handheld devices are hoping that someone with early access will test the game on these platforms and share their findings with the rest of the community. To save you the trouble, we’ve brought some early reports along with an overview of how EA SPORTS Madden NFL 25 performs on the Steam Deck, Asus ROG Ally, and Lenovo Legion Go.

EA SPORTS Madden NFL 25 Steam Deck, Lenovo Legion Go & Asus Rog Ally Support Details

Steam Deck

As of now, EA Sports Madden NFL 25 is neither Deck Verified nor labeled as playable on the Steam Deck. This comes as no surprise, considering the previous title didn’t work on the Deck’s Linux OS due to its anti-cheat software, which remains the main culprit here as well. The anti-cheat system used in Madden NFL 25 does not run on Linux, meaning you won’t be able to play the game natively on your Steam Deck straight out of the box. However, there’s a workaround: you can try installing Windows on your Steam Deck. This gives you a chance to run the game on the device and enjoy it without much hassle. Some players have already done this, and there are gameplay videos available showing that Madden NFL 25 is playable on the Deck once you dual-boot it with Windows.

Asus Rog Ally and Lenovo Legion Go

For the Asus ROG Ally and Lenovo Legion Go, the situation is more promising compared to the Steam Deck. Both devices share similar hardware specs, which are notably more powerful than those of the Steam Deck. Additionally, with native Windows OS support, they essentially function as mini PCs. Given these factors, it is pretty obvious that Madden NFL 25 runs well on these devices. Reports from players confirm that the game performs smoothly on the ROG Ally and Lenovo Legion Go as well. For instance, one player shared that the game runs fine with high settings, 900p, and FSR. So, Rog Ally and Legion Go, with their stronger hardware and native Windows support—free from the anti-cheat issues present on Linux—should be able to run the game.

All in all, with a little bit of tweaking and tinkering, you should be able to play Madden NFL 25 on the Deck, along with Rog Ally and Legion Go. Anyway, we hope this was informative. Keep a tab on DigiStatement for more guides and news like this on all things gaming! Read more: Black Myth Wukong benchmark tool not working: How to fix it