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Xbox Mythic Achievement surfaces in app update, rivals Platinum Trophy
Developed over time first seen 2 months ago
Microsoft appears to be preparing an Xbox “Mythic Achievement”, potentially equivalent to PlayStation’s Platinum Trophy for completing every achievement in a game. The feature reportedly surfaced in an Xbox PC App update, but Microsoft has not confirmed it or explained exactly how it would work.
The leaked reward reportedly includes a laurelled emblem, a 15-second unlock sound, zero Gamerscore and possible retroactive eligibility. Xbox leader Asha Sharma had previously indicated that a Platinum-style reward was planned amid a wider achievement overhaul, while Xbox was also undergoing restructuring involving 268 job losses, changes to Halo’s development and the reorganisation of several studios.
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In short
- Xbox may introduce a Platinum-style Mythic Achievement.
- The leaked reward reportedly carries zero Gamerscore.
- The feature remains unconfirmed amid major Xbox restructuring.
How this story developed
- 2 months ago Microsoft withheld confirmation that the Mythic Achievement existed at all, as reports documented significant restructuring across Xbox affecting Halo development and multiple studios.
- 2 months ago Microsoft declined to confirm the Mythic Achievement or detail how it would function, though Xbox leader Asha Sharma had previously indicated a Platinum-style reward was being considered.
- 2 months ago A leaked Xbox "Mythic Achievement" surfaced in the PC App, reportedly featuring a laurelled emblem and 15-second unlock sound, valued at zero Gamerscore and possibly retroactive.
Explained simply
Video games typically reward players with achievements or trophies for completing specific tasks or goals. Sony's PlayStation console offers a Platinum Trophy, which players earn when they unlock every achievement available in a game. Microsoft's Xbox has used a different system based on Gamerscore points, but the company now appears to be developing an equivalent trophy to match PlayStation's offering.
The new reward, known as the Mythic Achievement, recently appeared in code discovered within an Xbox PC App update. According to reports, it would come with a decorative emblem and a 15-second unlock sound, and would be worth zero Gamerscore points to avoid overlapping with the existing points system. The feature is not yet officially confirmed by Microsoft, though players may potentially be eligible retroactively if they have already completed all achievements in a game.
Xbox leadership had previously signalled that a platinum-style reward was planned as part of a broader overhaul of how achievements work on the platform. The company is currently undertaking significant restructuring that includes a reduction of 268 jobs and changes to how some of its studios operate, providing context for the wider changes now happening across the division.
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Originally published by Eurogamer as “Xbox’s version of PlayStation’s Platinum Trophy achievement seems to leak, and it’s got a sound-effect that’s 15 seconds long”.