Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition Fatal Error on Steam Deck OLED

Last Updated: November 25, 2024

Question: What can I do about the following error code when trying to launch Grand Theft Auto III – The Definitive Edition, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas – The Definitive Edition, or Grand Theft Auto: Vice City – The Definitive Edition on my Steam Deck OLED? 

  • Fatal error! 

Answer: We are aware of this issue and are currently investigating a solution.

In the interim, you can resolve this error by doing the following:  

  1. Select the game you want to play from your Steam library 

  2. Select the gear icon on the right of the page 

  3. Select Properties… 

  4. In General, select the field under LAUNCH OPTIONS and enter:%command% -dx12 

  5. Select Back to return to the game launch page 

  6. Select Play to launch the game

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