Xbox is rolling out an overhaul to its achievement system. The banners that appear when you unlock them look shinier, and there are better ways to show your friends the achievements you're most proud of. On the surface, they look like fairly minor tweaks, but the reaction to them has been largely positive as Xbox users celebrate a long-awaited victory for the platform.
Xbox has made long-awaited changes to its achievement system
Xbox revealed details of its improvements on Wednesday, noting that they will be available to Insiders first – a process used to fix potential problems – before rolling out to everyone soon. The update improves icons and animations, lets you brag about 100% completion titles, and gives you the ability 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 increase your Gamerscore.
All good, but pretty minor changes, really, and changes that Xbox should have made a long time ago. However, the reveal that the achievements were getting a long overdue shine was very well received, in large part due to the long overdue part, and gave some people hope for the future of the Xbox, something they haven't been offered in a while.
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In recent years, Xbox has moved more towards a third-party approach with its titles.
While Xbox led the way with shiny banners and new icons, other new features seem to be what people like the most. One player commented that they will finally be able to brag about having 100 percent on every Halo game, while several others are very pleased to finally be able to hide their achievements.
Why this is a great first step for Asha Sharma
Asha Sharma, the new CEO of Xbox, revealed that they have assembled a team dedicated to finding ways to respond to fan feedback, suggesting that this update is the first place to call that team. The responses to Sharma's tweet have been even more positive, noting that it's a great first step for her leadership on Xbox, and people are excited for what's to come.
Some have even gone so far as to say that Sharma is already showing Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond, which might be a bit harsh, but when you look at what's going on here, it makes sense. Yes, this is a very small thing, but it's something that Xbox users have been asking for for years and seemingly ignored.
Sharma not only used a small gesture to make Xbox users happy, but also proves that a post about listening to fan feedback isn't just for show. This is a direct response to something the fans want, and it's gotten them on her side at this early stage. Sharma now needs to prove that this isn't a one-off and that more fan-led changes are coming, unlike the doom and gloom that has surrounded Xbox for the past few years.
- Mark
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Microsoft
- Original release date
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November 10, 2020
- Original MSRP (USD)
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499 dollars
- Operating system
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Proprietary (Windows based)
- Processor
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Custom 8-core AMD Zen 2 3.8 GHz
- Resolution
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720p – 4K UHD
