Valve has been actively collecting data on game performance across various user PCs. A recent update to the Steam client introduced the ability for players to include their hardware specifications in reviews and also prompted them to share information regarding their in-game frame rates (FPS).
Dataminers have now discovered specific code strings within the client, suggesting further development of this initiative. Among these, a notable phrase found was: “Select your hardware to see expected frame rate.”
Based on this information, the community speculates that Valve plans to implement a system within Steam that will utilize aggregated FPS data from players to provide an approximate performance estimate for a game on a user’s specific PC configuration. It is likely that this information would be displayed directly on the store page, helping players make an informed decision before purchasing.