It Takes Two Receives Steam Deck Verification and Removes EA App Requirement

The highly acclaimed game of 2021, It Takes Two, has recently been updated for Steam Deck users and is now officially compatible with the handheld device. Despite this exciting news, there are still many details to be discussed. If you have been eagerly anticipating playing It Takes Two on the Steam Deck, now is the perfect opportunity to do so.

It Takes Two – Steam Deck Verified

It has been officially announced that It Takes Two is now verified for Steam Deck. This indicates that the game is not only optimized for the handheld device, but has also passed all of Valve’s checks.

It Takes Two is going all-in on @Steam features in our latest patch!First off, the game is now Steam native, meaning you can play directly with your Steam friends and the EA App is no longer required to play the game! 🎮🎮😃Secondly, It Takes Two has also been Steam Deck… pic.twitter.com/JPyEQjOnGE

— Hazelight Studios (@HazelightGames) May 29, 2024

These verifications guarantee that the game receives accurate controller commands, all text is readable on the display, and the overall performance meets the recommended settings for the device.

EA App Requirement Removed

The verification process for It Takes Two on Steam Deck has been completed and players are no longer required to log into the mandatory EA App. This step is now completely optional. While an EA account is still necessary for online co-op, there is no longer a need for an extra launcher.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAWHzGNcTEw

It Takes Two – Official Gameplay Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAWHzGNcTEw)

Invite friends to play this game

With the new update, you are able to both send and accept invite requests to your Steam friends list. This simplifies the process of joining games as there is no longer a need to use the EA App. Additionally, a new version of the friends pass is available for those who prefer not to use the EA App.

As of now, It Takes Two utilizes Steam Cloud for cloud saves instead of EA App. Any previous saves stored in the EA App’s cloud cannot be accessed. For more information about this update, please refer to the comprehensive FAQ on Steam.

Even in 2024, it’s heartening to witness the continued appreciation for the game. It remains one of the top choices for couples to enjoy together, offering endless possibilities for creativity. In 2022, Hazelight Studios brought the title to the Nintendo Switch, and we eagerly anticipate their future projects.