A report published on March 27, 2023 said Valve was using the PC release of The Last of Us Part I to promote Steam Deck, with messaging that implied the game would be Verified from day one.
Why Steam Deck verification matters
Verification indicates whether a game is suited to play on Valve’s handheld. A launch-day status could help players decide whether to buy the PC version for Steam Deck.
The report’s description does not establish the exact wording or details of the promotion, so the launch-status implication should be treated cautiously.
