Xbox is preparing to introduce a new achievement system designed to reward players for completing games, a feature that functions as a direct counterpart to PlayStation's Platinum trophies. CEO Asha Sharma confirmed the project is currently in development and is scheduled to launch for Xbox consoles later this year.
New Achievement and Platform Features
The upcoming changes are part of a broader platform update announced by the company. While the specific mechanics of the new achievement system remain under wraps, it is intended to address long-standing feedback from players who have requested a way to track full game completion beyond the existing Gamerscore system.
In addition to the achievement overhaul, the upcoming console update includes several quality-of-life improvements:
- Game Captures: Support for integrated voice chat.
- Cloud Saves: Expanded functionality for data management.
- Wishlist: An expanded interface for tracking desired games.
Impact for Players
Currently, Xbox utilizes a Gamerscore system that awards points for individual achievements. Because this system emphasizes total points over game completion, players have frequently requested a "platinum" style milestone to signify that 100% of a game's tasks have been finished. This pending update marks the first time Xbox has officially moved to implement such a feature in its nearly 20-year history.
No specific release date has been set beyond the "later this year" window, and further details regarding how existing games will interact with the new system have not yet been shared.