Valve is developing a 'framerate estimator' tool for Steam, as revealed in client update files. The feature will provide users with estimated game performance based on anonymized hardware and framerate data from other players. This expands on Valve's existing Deck Verified program by offering personalized performance predictions for various PC configurations.
Background
Valve's Steam platform is the dominant PC gaming storefront, and has previously introduced hardware verification programs like Deck Verified for its Steam Deck handheld. The company has been collecting anonymized framerate data from beta users since February 2026.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Apr 8, 2026 at 11:37 PM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10