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HITMAN: World of Assassination regains Steam Deck Verified status after downgrade

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HITMAN: World of Assassination regains its Steam Deck Verified badge. IO Interactive fixes controller layouts and text legibility for a seamless handheld experience.

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users who paused their HITMAN: World of Assassination campaigns can resume with full confidence. IO Interactive has restored the game's Verified status, removing the friction that previously forced players to tweak settings or struggle with on-screen text. This change matters because Verified titles guarantee a plug-and-play experience with correct controller layouts and readable interfaces, saving handheld owners from manual configuration headaches.

IO Interactive restores plug-and-play compatibility for the handheld

The title in question is HITMAN: World of Assassination, developed by IO Interactive. The game now meets 's strict certification requirements for the Deck handheld. It also carries the Verified badge for Steam Machine, ensuring consistency across Valve's PC hardware ecosystem. This dual certification covers both primary form factors for the platform.

The Verified status confirms that the game features a default controller configuration tailored for the Steam Deck. It ensures all controller icons match the actual inputs and that in-game text remains legible at standard viewing distances. These technical markers distinguish Verified titles from those that merely run but require user intervention to function well.

IO Interactive previously earned high marks for this title on the device, noting good battery life and strong performance. The game had been downgraded to Playable status at some point, likely due to a patch that disrupted these optimizations. The restoration indicates that the developer has addressed the issues that caused the downgrade. Players can expect the stable experience that made the game a standout on handhelds to return.

HITMAN: World of Assassination is available globally for 29.99 USD (around $29.99). The restoration of the Verified badge means buyers can purchase the title knowing it will work out of the box on their Steam Deck. This removes the guesswork for new players and provides a seamless return for those who had paused their progress.

Source: HITMAN, SteamDeckHQ

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