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Xbox Insiders can test Mythic Achievements for completed games
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Microsoft has announced Mythic Achievements, a new Xbox reward unlocked by earning every original achievement in a game. Xbox Insiders can test the feature now, giving Xbox a counterpart to PlayStation’s Platinum trophies.
Eligible games players had already completed, including Xbox 360 titles, may already have Mythic status. Xbox is adding a profile gaming tab to track Gamerscore milestones and Mythic Achievements, while a progress bar in each game’s achievement list will show how close players are to completing the original achievements.
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In short
- Mythic Achievements reward players for earning every original achievement in a game.
- Xbox Insiders can test the feature now.
- Eligible completed games, including Xbox 360 titles, may already qualify.
How this story developed
- 2 months ago Microsoft confirms that Mythic Achievements have been fully retroactively applied to all eligible previously completed games, with the entire system now fully operational across the Xbox platform.
- 2 months ago The redesigned achievement lists feature a prominent progress bar showing players how close they are to completing all original achievements required for Mythic status, alongside the new gaming tab for monitoring Gamerscore and achievement progress.
- 2 months ago The feature officially fulfils Xbox CEO Asha Sharma's earlier promise for a trophy equivalent, with Xbox simultaneously deploying interface enhancements including a new gaming profile tab, achievement list redesigns, and progress tracking tools.
- 2 months ago Microsoft announces Mythic Achievements, a new Xbox reward equivalent to PlayStation's Platinum trophies that players unlock by completing all original achievements in a game, available for Insider testing with retroactive application to already-completed titles.
- Destructoid Xbox finally launches one of its ‘most player-requested features’: An answer to PlayStation’s Platinum Trophies
- GameSpot Xbox’s New Mythic Achievements Will Show Exactly How Close You Are To 100%
- Engadget Xbox just unveiled Mythic Achievements, which are basically PlayStation platinum trophies
- The Verge Xbox Insiders can test Mythic Achievements for completed games
Full account
Microsoft has unveiled Mythic Achievements, a new feature for Xbox that functions as the equivalent of PlayStation's Platinum trophies. The feature is launching today through the Xbox Insider programme, with a wider rollout to all users expected in the coming months. Mythic Achievements are awarded to players who successfully unlock every standard achievement available in a particular game.
One of the feature's most notable characteristics is its retroactive nature. Games that players have already completed—stretching back to the Xbox 360 generation—will automatically receive Mythic Achievement status when the feature becomes available. This means that many existing players may find they have already accumulated a considerable collection of Mythic Achievements without needing to take any additional action. Microsoft describes the addition as addressing longstanding player demand, positioning it as one of the most frequently requested features from its user base.
To support the new achievement system, Xbox profiles will now display a dedicated Gaming tab that provides an overview of achievements earned, upcoming Gamerscore milestone badges to pursue, and a catalogue of completed games. Within individual game achievement lists, a progress bar positioned at the top indicates how close a player is to attaining Mythic status, and players can opt to focus exclusively on the remaining original achievements still to be unlocked. Mythic Achievements themselves are displayed with a distinctive decorative frame within a player's achievement history, making them visually prominent.
The announcement follows earlier indications from Xbox leadership about plans to introduce a platinum trophy alternative, and comes shortly after the feature unexpectedly surfaced in testing versions of the Xbox PC application, complete with its own distinctive audio notification upon unlocking. The reception from the gaming community has been predominantly positive, particularly amongst achievement enthusiasts who view the system as formal recognition for dedicating significant time to completing games comprehensively.
Where outlets differ
From the full account, which is AI-written from the sources:
Source 1 emphasises technical implementation details and the feature's leak; Source 2 focuses more on community sentiment and social media reception
Source 1 provides specific references to CEO announcements and timing; Source 2 centres on the retroactive feature and player satisfaction
Source 2 adopts a casual, conversational tone whilst Source 1 maintains a more formal technical register
Source 2 explicitly mentions positive social media response to the announcement; Source 1 does not address community reception
Explained simply
Video game achievements are optional goals that players complete to demonstrate skill and dedication within games. Sony's PlayStation introduced "Platinum trophies" years ago as the ultimate achievement award, given only when a player has unlocked all other achievements in a game. These rare distinctions have become highly valued by dedicated gamers as markers of completion and prestige.
The gaming market is dominated by two competing platforms: Microsoft's Xbox and Sony's PlayStation. Both companies continuously compete to attract and retain players by offering similar features and capabilities. When one platform introduces a popular feature, the other typically develops an equivalent to remain competitive and appealing.
Xbox has now introduced Mythic Achievements as its equivalent to PlayStation's Platinum trophy system. The feature awards a Mythic Achievement to players who earn all standard achievements in a game. This reflects the broader competition between the two platforms to offer comparable features and maintain appeal to dedicated gamers.
Coverage · 4 sources
- The VergeXbox Insiders can test Mythic Achievements for completed games
- DestructoidXbox finally launches one of its ‘most player-requested features’: An answer to PlayStation’s Platinum Trophies
- GameSpotXbox’s New Mythic Achievements Will Show Exactly How Close You Are To 100%
- EngadgetXbox just unveiled Mythic Achievements, which are basically PlayStation platinum trophies
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Originally published by The Verge as “Xbox’s Mythic Achievements are here and they’re just like PlayStation Platinum trophies”.