NBA 2K23 is a 2022 basketball video game developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K, based on the National Basketball Association. It is the 24th installment in the NBA 2K franchise and is the successor to NBA 2K22. However, some players have reported issues with the game crashing on Steam Deck during the launch. After the launch, the game was officially verified to be played smoothly on the Steam Deck without any issues.
Despite many Steam Deck users installing the game and attempting to play it, they have noted suboptimal game performance and an overall lack of a smooth gaming experience. Additionally, some users have reported startup crashing issues with NBA 2K23 on Steam Deck. Fortunately, the Mesa update for SteamOS may have resolved the performance issue for several games.
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Fix: NBA 2K23 Keep Crashing or Not Loading on Steam Deck
If you’re still encountering the startup crashing or the game not launching issue on Steam Deck, follow this troubleshooting guide to resolve it. Here we’ve shared a couple of possible workarounds for you that should come in handy. So, without wasting any more time, let’s get into it.
1. Reboot Steam Deck
First, restart your Steam Deck via the Software Updates section to ensure no temporary system glitch. Sometimes a temporary system glitch or cache data issue can trouble you. To do so:
- Press the Steam button on Steam Deck.
- Select Power > Choose Restart.
- Wait for the device to reboot and check for the issue again.