Blue Archive adds full Steam Deck compatibility and a new startup movie

The popular free to play game Blue Archive from NEXON Games just got patched with full Steam Deck compatibility, and there's a sweet new startup movie too. Valve have already bumped up the game's rating as Steam Deck Verified now, so it has the fancy green tick.

Even though it has anti-cheat (where plenty of games block Linux) with the Steam release last year, GamingOnLinux covered that it already worked well on Linux systems and that the developers planned Steam Deck and controller support. As promised, although it took a while, that landed with the May 26th patch.

See the new startup movie on the Steam Points Shop.

About the game:

A Fantasy-Filled Anime RPG You'll Never Forget!

Step into Kivotos and your adventure as a teacher will begin. Experience a story of love and friendship with stunning cinematics, in both 2D and 3D animation. Throughout your journey, you'll meet and befriend the students of this world, learning their unique stories and motivations. Each girl plays a vital role in the story: building strong bonds, forming squads to protect those they love, and creating heartwarming memories with Sensei!

Lead Elite Anime Girls into Battle in this Tactical RPG Experience!

Form a squad with the girls you meet, each contributing their own unique combat elements. Adapt your strategies throughout the adventure to lead them to victory! With stunning animation and 3D cinematics, Blue Archive's combat is a blend of strategy and rich visuals.

Foster Bonds with the Girls in Relationship Stories!

Every girl in Blue Archive has her own story of love to share. Foster strong bonds with your students in their relationship episodes as you unlock new sides to them in MomoTalk and private chats that shape this fantasy world. With every chapter, you'll find new connections and elements that make this RPG what it is today.

Explore an Anime-Inspired Fantasy MMORPG Full of Stories

Experience a world where beautiful animation meets RPG mechanics. Its fascinating stories will immerse you as you experience life with the girls of Kivotos. Whether you're on secret missions, battling through gacha content, or enjoying club antics, every corner invites you into another adventure. Lead your squad into each challenge—victory and new stories await every encounter.

Gacha Your Way to Victory—With Strategy, Epic Fantasy, and Anime Girls!

Recruit students to your squad and battle your way to victory! Each new girl brings a fresh story and a powerful element to wield in your adventure. As you take them into battle, you'll develop new strategies and formations for your RPG adventure. Create strong synergy and lead your squad to victory, unlocking secret episodes!

Blue Archive is more than a game—it's an epic RPG journey, filled with poignant stories of resilience, growth, and love. Experience a school story brought to life by unforgettable girls in this fantasy world. Meet the students of Kivotos and build your squad today!

Nice to see continued and improving support for such a popular game. This patch has seen the player count more than double too.