Valve is introducing the power to embody your {hardware} specs in any evaluations you allow on Steam.
Rolling out now within the Steam Consumer Beta — which suggests solely these with entry to the beta take a look at can do that; these of us utilizing the steady department might have to wait just a little — Valve defined that reviewers can “connect {hardware} specs when writing or updating a Steam Consumer Evaluation on a recreation’s retailer web page.”
Some reviewers already embody this info in the primary physique their evaluations, however this new function is not going to solely add a reminder to gamers to accomplish that, but in addition assist gamers establish points that could possibly be distinctive to sure builds or {hardware} configurations.
Steam can be testing the extra possibility to present anonymized framerate information, too. “When enabled Steam will accumulate gameplay framerate information, saved with out connection to your Steam account however recognized with the form of {hardware} you might be enjoying on,” Valve explains within the beta client patch notes (thanks, PC Gamer). “This information will assist us find out about recreation compatibility and enhance Steam. This function is presently in Beta with a spotlight on units operating SteamOS.”
The beta consumer additionally addresses a difficulty the place streaming might go away downloads throttled even after the stream stopped, and glued a bug that might end in Proton video games displaying up as “not legitimate on present platform” for customers with “very massive libraries when utilizing offline mode.”
Different enhancements to the beta consumer embody a redesigned settings structure and improved navigation throughout desktop, cellular, and Steam Deck units. You may additionally now be requested why you disagree with a Steam Deck Verified score if you submit your suggestions, though this’ll stay non-obligatory for now.
When the Steam Machine was first introduced again in November 2025, Valve recommended that the console-like PC would launch within the first quarter of 2026. However issues is likely to be extra sophisticated now, as the corporate now says that the AI shortages which are inflicting PC {hardware} to spike in value, it wants extra time to nail down the worth and launch date for the Steam Machine and Steam Body. You’ll be able to learn our first impressions of Valve’s new console-like gaming PC proper right here.
Vikki Blake is a reporter for IGN, in addition to a critic, columnist, and advisor with 15+ years expertise working with among the world’s greatest gaming websites and publications. She’s additionally a Guardian, Spartan, Silent Hillian, Legend, and perpetually Excessive Chaos. Discover her at BlueSky.