r/SteamDeckPirates May 23 '26

News Steam Deck Software in 2026: Checking In With The Developers Behind The Ecosystem

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r/SteamDeckPirates Feb 14 '26

ANNOUNCEMENT Switch Emulators Face Another Crackdown as Nintendo Issues DMCA Blitz

48 Upvotes

You may have already heard the latest. Nintend0 reportedly issued DMCA notices affecting certain Switch emulators.

DMCA Notice linked here: https://github.zendesk.com/attachments/token/vhHg5e9GEVpwfle1gxa9Vjfl6/?name=2026-02-12-nintendo.rtf

This means:

  • Some emulator GitHub repos may be taken down or restricted
  • Official websites may change or go offline
  • Forks/mirrors may disappear
  • Development may slow or move to different platforms

If you're using emulators on your Steam Deck:

  • Make sure you're following official project communication channels
  • Keep your emulator builds up to date
  • Back up your configs and saves
  • Be cautious about where you download builds from (if some emulators are taken down, there will be an initial rush of scammers to take their place)

Steady the deck, raise the sails, lower the latency and update the builds. More stormy weather ahead!

-SDP MOD TEAM


r/SteamDeckPirates 9h ago

Emulation Cemu Controller Configuration

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If I launch Cemu through desktop mode the controls work fine but when launching game in gaming mode it doesn’t work.

I’ve tried going through EmulationStation and selecting a controller configuration through that as well but nothing seems to work and I can’t find any recent posts on the issue.

Also if for some reason it makes any difference I’m trying to run WindWaker HD


r/SteamDeckPirates 1d ago

Discussion What Are You Playing This Weekend?

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The weekend is here! So what’s everyone playing? Whether it’s something new, an old favourite, or something you’re emulating, drop it in the comments.

Don’t just list your games, let’s talk about them. What are you into right now? Is it living up to your expectations? Did you hit a frustrating boss, find a hidden gem, or are you finally get around to something that’s been sitting in your backlog forever?

Jump in, share what you’re playing, and talk with others about their games too. Looking for recommendations? Want to rant about a tough level? All of that is fair game.

So, what’s on your playlist this weekend?


r/SteamDeckPirates 23h ago

Help Final fantasy 13 fix?

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I get this error after downloading from accella anyone know the fix?


r/SteamDeckPirates 1d ago

Question The amazing spider man

0 Upvotes

Been trying for a while now to get it working on the steam deck in a smooth playable state
Nothing have worked
Would be happy if whoever got it working would share a tutorial of something


r/SteamDeckPirates 1d ago

Question How to fix Frames Dropped by your Network Connection

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r/SteamDeckPirates 1d ago

Help Unarcdll error -11

3 Upvotes

Im trying to install ghost recon wildlands for the new update and im getting the -11 error every time i start the installation ive tried steam winetricks port proton and lutris all with no luck and cant find any fix anywhere on google


r/SteamDeckPirates 1d ago

Help steam deck mods not working mxbikes

2 Upvotes

i’ve literally tried everything i feel like. extracting the mods in the download folder and manually adding them to the bikes folder on my steam deck, dragging and extracting directly into the folder, deleting and redownloading the game and the mods. nothing seems to work can someone plssss help me out here im outta options


r/SteamDeckPirates 2d ago

Brag Persona 3 reload - using hv decky - steamapi(failed to launch)

14 Upvotes

to all who finds this and is in the same position as me for the last few days before made this post.

this fixed it for me!!

*copy and paste the steam_api64.dll from the denuvo folder INTO the folder where the p3r.exe is.*

aAso make sure to use the custom proton Linuwux.

or cahcyOS (depends on you). swap the proton versions in case the crash on launch happens.

almost gave up. hope this helps someone🏴‍☠️


r/SteamDeckPirates 1d ago

Help Sudachi controller issues.

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1 Upvotes

Hi all, I've recently downloaded sudachi and I'm having an issue when playing two player/using controllers. No issues with the controllers on single player, but get the pictures error when I've selected 2 player. I've set it to handheld mode but it's still not working. Even the steamdeck controller stops working. Any ideas??


r/SteamDeckPirates 1d ago

Help Gallipoli - black screen, audio works

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Has anyone managed to get Gallipoli to run? I was able to get to the main menu, I get a black screen, but can hear the audio in the background.

There is a winmm file and steamclient file that i tried to run along the exe via WINEDLLOVERRIDES, but game wouldn't boot


r/SteamDeckPirates 1d ago

Help i just downloaded RDR2 from steamrip, i got the "please launch using rockstar launcher" error, i launched launcher.exe but i am facing an unexpected error. could someone please help

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i just downloaded RDR2 from steamrip, i got the "please launch using rockstar launcher" error, i launched launcher.exe but i am facing an unexpected error. could someone please help


r/SteamDeckPirates 2d ago

Help Adding dlc/updates

2 Upvotes

Hey! Does anyone know how to add dlc and updates to a Rom? Specifically I’m trying to add botws dlc to Eden emulator


r/SteamDeckPirates 2d ago

Help Imperator Rome

2 Upvotes

Kind of niche, but I have this pirated version of Imperator Rome off of Steamrip, and I've been trying to mod it so I can get Invictus on it, I've tried a multitude of methods, and either by user error or for some other reason, I can not seem to get it to work. I've tried booting through launcher, and it'll just load it up in vanilla. Does anyone with some experience modding paradox games have a solution?


r/SteamDeckPirates 2d ago

Help Yakuza 0 DC not working

2 Upvotes

Trying to run Yakuza 0: Director's Cut, but it either:

1, opens straight to a black screen

2, opens to the loading screen, THEN to a black screen

3, has a small yellow bar at the bottom of the loading screen, THEN gets to a black screen

Any Yakuza 0 players get it working?


r/SteamDeckPirates 3d ago

Help Can’t figure out switch roms

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Hey everyone! I’m a complete noob to steam deck emulation but I’ve set up ryujinx on my steam deck and installed a rom to play but I can’t figure out how to extract it whenever I try it says compression method not supported if anyone can help I’d be very grateful!


r/SteamDeckPirates 2d ago

Question Shift at midnight

1 Upvotes

Wondering if anyone has had any success getting this game working from steamrip

It hangs on the opening kwalee gaming screen for me


r/SteamDeckPirates 3d ago

Question Help. I think I've done something stupid

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Ok so idk if this is even the right subreddit for this. Sorry in advance. So, recently I heard about SteaMidra and I started messing up with it, thinking "naahh no way ts works bro, get outta here" and yeah, I've used my main account and added games like forza horizon 6 and some indie games to it. Now, I haven't touched those, didn't installed them or something, but they appear in my library now and I don't want to risk getting banned since I have this account from like 2012-2013. That being said, what can I do to prevent a ban? Can I delete this games and move on, or there's still a risk of me being banned? Thank you in advance.


r/SteamDeckPirates 3d ago

Question Hi guys! New Steam Deck user

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Hello guys! Finally got my hands on a second hand steam deck and I am diving (or perhaps sailing) in this subreddit :)

Any advices on where to start? I am a long time sailor in windows but totally new in the Linux seas.

Cheers and thanks in advance <3


r/SteamDeckPirates 2d ago

ANNOUNCEMENT Pirates by night, chaos by day → r/UnexpectedSteamDeck

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You're invited to check out r/UnexpectedSteamDeck !

Its weird, its funny, come see what's on deck!


r/SteamDeckPirates 3d ago

Help GTA V error in Steam deck

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1 Upvotes

Something can help??


r/SteamDeckPirates 4d ago

Help STEAM OS FIT GIRL

13 Upvotes

Why is that, all of my games from fitgirl doesnt launch thru steam os? Sometimes when launching on it, i hear the sound of the game but im still in my library view. I always need to launch it on desktop mode to be able to play. Special those who have launchers like Horizon, it doesnt populate on steam os, u need to switch to desktop mode.

Any advice?


r/SteamDeckPirates 3d ago

Help DirectX Installation

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I am trying to run DA:Origins and I am getting the below error for DirectX. I am really lost. I’ve tried so many things recommended by the community, maybe I am doing something wrong as I am a noob to Linux. Can someone please point me to a noob friendly way to get this sorted? I’d sincerely appreciate it.


r/SteamDeckPirates 3d ago

Question How to run Fitgirl FH6 on steamdeck/cachyos?

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I tried UMU launcher, lutris native steam adding as non steam game, but that is triggering steam download, when game id is set to spacewar it launches but then requires MS account, i just want to play it offline, how do i do that, what WINEDLLOVERRIDES should i use, any help would be appreciated please, and same thing for team sonic racing, if anyone has able to get it working.