Xbox users will soon have a new way to track their completionist milestones. CEO Asha Sharma has confirmed that the platform is developing a new achievement feature, modeled after the Platinum Trophy system currently used on PlayStation, with a rollout planned for later this year.
What to Expect from the New System
The announcement came via social media, where Sharma noted that the team is actively working on the feature for a 2026 release. While specific details regarding the mechanics of the system remain limited, the goal is to provide a dedicated format for tracking game completion.
Currently, the Xbox ecosystem relies on a single Gamerscore, which aggregates progress across a user's entire library. The introduction of a Platinum-style tier aims to mirror the structure seen on PlayStation, where players earn a specific trophy for 100% completion of a game’s requirements.
Potential Impact for Players
The addition of this system raises questions regarding its implementation for the existing library of tens of thousands of games. Because the feature is arriving late in the console's lifecycle, its immediate value to players will depend on whether the system is applied retroactively to titles already available on the platform or if it will only support future releases.
As of now, the company has not provided a specific launch date beyond the 2026 window or detailed how the new achievement tier will integrate with the legacy Gamerscore system.