Steam could soon start telling you how many FPS you can expect in games before buying them

Continuing down a path of constant improvements to its platform, Valve is apparently going to allow you to see expected frames per second in games before you buy them on Steam. According to dataminers, this feature is already being developed and could ship to the platform’s beta or main branches soon.

As Lambda Generation writes, Steam is going to get a new feature letting users see how well a game will perform on their machine before buying it based on other users’ data. The feature was discovered on SteamDB, a site tracking most changes that happen behind the scenes on Valve’s storefront, including the store itself, not only the games it hosts.

The code shared by Lambda Generation suggests this feature will be manual, allowing you to input different configurations to get results. Furthermore, it seems it’ll allow you to “save” your configuration and quickly calculate how many FPS are to be expected in any given game.

“Select an App and a PC config to get a chart of estimated framerates, based on the framerates of other Steam users,” the code reads.

It’s a simple yet incredibly useful feature that will go hand-in-hand with Steam’s already-implemented hardware attachments, which let users put their PC specs into reviews to make them more transparent. Players often complain of technical issues experienced in Steam games, leaving negative reviews and thus tanking ratings, while never actually proving that they, indeed, have a strong PC.

Now, not only will players be able to share their specs, they’ll be able to gauge the game’s performance without ever purchasing it, potentially reducing the number of negative reviews related to technical problems. However, it could also exacerbate the problem as players are given great expectations that turn out not to be true once they do purchase and play the game, making them angry both with the developers and Valve itself.

We’ll see how exactly it’ll be implemented, but since it uses data from existing users, I’m inclined to think it’ll be quite accurate in gauging the average player’s framerate using the same specs, since it’ll also take into account any existing framerate-related problems the game has.

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The Division Resurgence brings four different Specializations by default for players to enjoy, and they’re not equal. Similar to how they work in the PC/console version, Ubisoft has simplified how each Specialization works in the game.

While we are still in the early days of the game, some Specializations are already proving to be stronger than the rest.

Disclaimer: Tech class to be assessed.

Complete The Division Resurgence Specialization tier list

To separate the Specializations, I have opted for two tiers. There are just four of them, and they’re all pretty balanced.

• S-tier choices are highly suitable for all players, and they’re extremely strong in terms of their offered skills and abilities.
• A-tier choices are pretty close to S-tier choices, but they have some limitations.

S-tier

• Vanguard: If you love using weapons of different types, this is teh best choice for you. You’ll be able to increase teh damage for your own build and all your allies. You can also use the abilities to create cover around you that reduces incoming damage. The Scanning Pulse ability also allows you to scout nearby areas with your gadget. The Vanguard is by far the best Specialization in my books.
• Demolitionist: This class offers the best amount of explosive crowd control among all options. You can use your Explosive Seeker Mine and the Artillery Turret to clear the enemies. Finally, you’ve the Grenade Launcher to clear enemies when they overpower you.

A-tier

• Bulwark: The Bulwark is the default tank option that offers the best chances of survivability. The shield allows you to reflect incoming damage, while the Shockwave Spike can paralyze enemies. Finally, you can use your signature to create a full shield, along with an automatic shotgun that’s great for taking down enemies at close range.
• Field Medic: If you’re playing in a team, the Field Medic becomes S-class. After all, you get options to heal your squad and help them survive incoming attacks. However, you do lack in potential damage, and the utility of your heals reduces if you’re playing solo.

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