Valve has added another innovation to its Steam interface. With the latest Steam client beta update, users will now be able to share their system specifications when writing game reviews. Additionally, anonymous FPS data will be collected, and Steam Deck feedback is being expanded.
System Specifications are Coming to Steam Reviews
For those who missed it, user reviews on Steam typically involved manually sharing processor, graphics card, and RAM information. With the new feature, this process will become more standardized and organized. This will allow users with similar hardware to make healthier comparisons and provide direct optimization suggestions for performance complaints.
This step is important not only for players but also for developers. Studios, especially those that do not directly collect user system data, will be able to analyze hardware-based issues more clearly through reviews. It will become more apparent which components are experiencing performance problems.
Furthermore, Valve has also introduced an option for anonymous frame rate (FPS) data collection during the beta phase. Steam will be able to collect performance data alongside hardware information without linking it to an account. The company states that this data will be used to improve compatibility and enhance the Steam experience. Initially, the focus will be particularly on SteamOS devices.
There's also a minor change on the Steam Deck side. Users will now optionally be able to specify why a game does not participate in the "Deck Verified" rating. This could allow the verification system to be updated with more robust feedback.
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