Popular ARPG 'Last Epoch' to get Steam Deck Verified with a big update on September 19

Last Epoch from Eleventh Hour Games is set for a big v1.1 update with The Imperial Uprising event arriving on September 19th. This will also bump it up to Steam Deck Verified.

While it does have a Native Linux version, the current Playable rating for Steam Deck was done with Proton. Valve noted it has some controller issues, along with some in-game text being too small.

In an update posted August 30th the developers noted:

Fans of the Steam Deck, ROG Ally, and other handheld devices rejoice! As we continue to improve the overall experience for controller play, it naturally comes about that support for handheld devices is right around the corner. We are excited to announce that on September 19th, Last Epoch will be Steam Deck Verified.

Additionally, a smaller update landed today that already brings in some controller improvements:

• Turning is now allowed while casting skills, even if you cannot move, by pointing the left stick to the direction you want to turn.
• When using a controller the Radial Menu now opens when pressing the assigned button once, instead of holding the button. It can be closed by pressing the button again.
• Fixed Sanctuary of Eterra UI Panel not working with controllers.
• Opening the Inventory on controller now highlights the last active location.
• Added fixes for navigating the factions UI while using a controller.
• Fixed collision issues when navigating the Shattered Road.
• Improved map panning with controller. Map will now pan slower when zoomed in and faster when zoomed out. No change at default zoom level.

The 1.1 update comes along with The Imperial Uprising event which runs through until October 20th, which is the "first Cycle Event" which brings a Cycle Refresh and puts previous characters into a Legacy Cycle along with a Ladder reset, a bazaar reset and a fresh economy will start which many players have requested due to various issues from the launch of the game. At the same time there will be a 20% discount on all editions of the game.

Some of what's to come in the 1.1 update include:

- Steam Deck Verification & Improvements.
- New and Updated Shrines.
- Quality of Life Improvements to Dungeons.
- Loot Lizard Encounters.
- Stash Tab Priority System.
- Improvements to Bazaar Search.
- Month-Long Event Modifiers.

You can buy Last Epoch from:

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