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Best Destiny 2 settings for the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) (2026)

On a Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) (paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU), Destiny 2 runs at roughly 62 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 39FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.

The Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) is a handheld graphics card with 4GB of VRAM, and Destiny 2 is a moderately demanding game. Paired with the Intel Core i5-8600K, it runs well at 1080p — about 62 FPS with FrameCoach's optimized settings, a clear jump from roughly 39 FPS with everything on High.

Across resolutions you can expect around 62 FPS at 1080p and 49 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 28 FPS at 4K. The biggest free win is FSR upscaling — set it to Quality for a large FPS boost at little visual cost.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p3962
1440p2349
4K1328
Recommended settings
Upscaling — FSR100%+55% FPS
Destiny 2 uses a manual render scale rather than DLSS/FSR. Dropping to 85 percent gains frames with minimal sharpness loss.
Shadow QualityMedium+4% FPS
Shadow resolution. Destiny 2 is well-optimised - High is a safe pick.
Texture DetailHighest-1% FPS
Texture sharpness. Destiny 2 is light on VRAM - keep it High or Highest.
Ambient OcclusionHBAO+baseline
Soft contact shadows. HDAO is cheaper than HBAO+ for a similar look.
Depth of FieldOnbaseline
Cinematic blur, mostly preference. Many PvP players turn it Off for clarity.
Motion BlurHighbaseline
Camera and weapon motion blur. Off is standard for competitive play.
Texture Anisotropy16xbaseline
Keeps floors and terrain sharp at angles - effectively free, use 16x.
Environment Detail DistanceHighbaseline
How far world detail renders. Mild pop-in when lowered.
Foliage Detail DistanceHighbaseline
How far grass and plants render. An easy saving in dense areas.
Light ShaftsOnbaseline
God-rays through windows and clouds. Cheap; nice atmosphere.
Anti-AliasingTAAbaseline
Edge smoothing. SMAA is sharp and cheap; TAA is cleaner in motion.

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Frequently asked

What FPS does the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) get in Destiny 2?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) averages around 62 FPS at 1080p in Destiny 2 — up from about 39 FPS with everything on High.

Can the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) run Destiny 2 at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) averages roughly 49 FPS in Destiny 2; turn on upscaling or aim for a locked 60 for the best feel.

What are the best Destiny 2 settings for the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU)?

Use a balanced preset, keep ray tracing off for maximum FPS, and ease the heaviest options like Shadow Quality and Ambient Occlusion down a notch. The full per-setting breakdown is above.

FPS figures are estimates from a generalized model (hardware tier × game load × per-setting weights), not live benchmarks — real performance varies by scene, drivers and game version.