{"id":595638,"date":"2026-04-09T12:32:15","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T12:32:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/595638\/"},"modified":"2026-04-09T12:32:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T12:32:15","slug":"xbox-achievements-are-getting-a-much-needed-overhaul-as-microsoft-continues-to-implement-fan-feedback","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/595638\/","title":{"rendered":"Xbox Achievements are getting a much-needed overhaul, as Microsoft continues to implement fan feedback"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\ud83c\udfc6 Xbox Achievements are receiving a visual refresh with updated icons and color-matching notifications<\/p>\n

\ud83d\ude4f A long-requested feature is being added, allowing users to hide certain games from their Achievement history without losing Gamerscore<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd26 Players can now highlight and filter games they have 100% completed with a distinct visual border<\/p>\n

\ud83e\uddea These Achievement updates, along with other system improvements, are currently available for testing by Xbox Insiders<\/p>\n

Microsoft\u2019s charm offensive to win back the hearts and minds of Xbox gamers shows no signs of slowing down, as it\u2019s now turning its attention to improving Achievements.<\/p>\n

Xbox Achievements have largely been ignored in recent years, with vague promises that changes were coming. However, we\u2019re now getting some pleasing improvements.<\/p>\n

As announced on Xbox Wire<\/a>, Achievements have received a visual refresh, giving them a new look and feel. The icons have been updated for when you unlock a classic or rare achievement, and notifications will also match your custom color.<\/p>\n

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Perhaps the biggest change, and one that fans have been demanding since Achievements first arrived in 2005, is the ability to hide certain games from your Achievement history. Hidden games will still count towards your total Gamerscore, but you can now hide those titles you barely played or simply regret booting up.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll also be able to highlight any games that you\u2019ve 100% completed. Games where you\u2019ve earned every Xbox Achievement will stand out with a bold border, and you\u2019ll also be able to filter titles by completed games. It might not be quite as appealing as Sony\u2019s Platinum Trophy system, but it\u2019s a start.<\/p>\n

These changes are available for Xbox Insiders to test. The updated Achievements join other improvements coming to Xbox, including custom user colors<\/a>, Quick Resume settings, and more Groups on Home.<\/p>\n

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Asha@asha_shar<\/p>\n

We stood up a dedicated team to focus on fan feedback. Here are a few Achievements updates rolling out today, more coming soon.<\/p>\n

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Xbox @Xbox<\/p>\n

Your achievements are getting an update:<\/p>\n

\u2728New animations and icons
\n\ud83e\udd2bHide games from your Achievement list
\n\ud83d\udcafHighlight your 100% completed games<\/p>\n

Starting with Xbox Insiders today and rolling out to everyone over time. Check out the full details \ud83d\udc47 https:\/\/t.co\/KiM3AvVGKd<\/p>\n

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New Xbox CEO Asha Sharma shared on X that \u201ca dedicated team\u201d was created to \u201cfocus on fan feedback\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cHere are a few Achievements updates rolling out today, more coming soon,\u201d Sharma posted.<\/p>\n

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Adam Vjestica is The Shortcut\u2019s Senior Editor. Formerly TechRadar\u2019s Gaming Hardware Editor, Adam has also worked at Nintendo of Europe as a Content Marketing Editor, where he helped launch the Nintendo Switch. He also runs a retro gaming YouTube channel called Game on, boy!<\/a> Follow him on X @ItsMrProducts<\/a>.<\/p>\n