Steam achievements are getting a huge overhaul, with separate sets for DLC and season passes, and an easy way to compare with friends
Steam is planning a major overhaul of its achievement system, adding separate achievement sets for downloadable content and season passes. The changes aim to make it easier for players to track what they have completed and compare their progress with friends.
The proposed features would let players see achievements grouped by add-on content instead of mixed into a game’s main set, while a comparison tool would show how their records match up with friends. The article gives no release date or further figures, so the timing and exact implementation remain unclear.
- Steam plans a major achievement system overhaul.
- DLC and season passes will have separate achievement sets.
- Players will be able to compare achievements with friends.
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Steam is a digital shop and library for PC games, run by Valve. Many games on the service include achievements: optional goals, such as completing a level or finding hidden items, that players can earn and display on their profiles.
Some games add downloadable content, or DLC, after release. A season pass is a purchase that typically gives access to a group of add-ons. Keeping achievements for these extras separate could help players distinguish progress in the original game from progress in its add-ons.
Achievements are mainly a way for players to track and share what they have done. Comparing records with friends can add a social element, while clearer groups may help players see which parts of a game they have completed.