Steam client files point to "framerate estimator" feature in the works

Ars Technica
By Kyle OrlandApr 8, 2026, 11:37 am35 pts
Back in February, Valve gave Steam client beta users the option to share anonymized framerate data and hardware information with the company to "help us learn about game compatibility and improve Steam." Now, new text buried in a recent Steam client update suggests Valve is preparing to use this data to power a…

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