Xbox is rolling out an overhaul of its achievements system. The banners that pop up when you unlock them look shinier, and there are better ways to show off the achievements you’re most proud of to your friends. They seem like pretty minor tweaks on the surface, but the reaction to them has been overwhelmingly positive as Xbox users celebrate a long-overdue win for the platform.
Xbox Has Made Long Overdue Changes To Its Achievements System
Xbox revealed details about its improvements to achievements on Wednesday, noting that they’ll be available to Insiders first – a process used to iron out any issues – before being rolled out to everyone soon. The update improves the icons and animations, lets you flaunt titles with 100 percent completion, and gives you the option to hide games from the list that you might not want others to see.
Now no one needs to know the games you played just because you wanted to boost your Gamerscore.
All good stuff, but pretty minor changes, really, and changes Xbox should have made a long time ago. However, the reveal that achievements have been given a long overdue polish has been very well-received, largely because of the long overdue part, and has given some people hope for the future of Xbox, something they’ve not been offered for quite a while.
Despite New CEO’s Teasing, Xbox Insider Says Exclusives Are “Absolutely Not Happening”
In recent years, Xbox has shifted to a more third-party approach with its titles.
Even though Xbox led with the shiny banners and new icons, it’s the other new features people seem to like most. One player noted that they’ll finally be able to show off that they’ve 100 percented every Halo game, while quite a few others are very pleased that they’ll finally be able to hide their achievements.
Why This Is A Great First Step For Asha Sharma
Asha Sharma, Xbox’s new CEO, revealed that they have assembled a team that’s dedicated to finding ways to respond to fan feedback, implying that this update is that team’s first port of call. The replies to Sharma’s tweet are even more positive, noting that this is a great first step when it comes to her Xbox leadership, and people are excited to see what comes next.
Some have even gone as far as to say Sharma is already showing up Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond, which might be a little harsh, but if you drill down into what’s happening here, it kind of makes sense. Yes, this is a very minor thing, but it’s a thing that Xbox users have been asking for for years, and they were seemingly ignored.
Sharma has not only used a small gesture to make Xbox users happy, but it also proves the post about listening to fan feedback isn’t just for show. This is a direct response to something fans want, and it has got them on her side at this early stage. Sharma now needs to prove this isn’t a one-off and that more fan-led changes are coming, as opposed to the doom and gloom that has surrounded Xbox for the past few years.
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Microsoft
- Original Release Date
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November 10, 2020
- Original MSRP (USD)
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$499
- Operating System
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Proprietary (Windows-based)
- Processor
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Custom AMD 8-core Zen 2 3.8 GHz
- Resolution
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720p – 4K UHD
