Lowest settings + 2xAA
The game definitely should not be marked as Steam Deck Verified — the text is way too small to play comfortably on a handheld and the virtual keyboard has to be manually open...
If you're having issues with starting the game and/or seeing the intro movie, use Proton-GE.
I received access to the game for free from the publisher.
Unfortunately, the "improved" version of The Outer Worlds currently runs on Steam Deck at a very unsteady, stuttery 30FPS. Wait for a patch!
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