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Beloved PS1 PlayStation Plus Classic Adds Trophies in Surprise PS5, PS4 Update
Star Wars: Rebel Assault II: The Hidden Empire, a classic PlayStation 1 title available on PlayStation Plus, has received a surprise update adding a trophy system for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 players. The patch introduces 18 trophies, including a Platinum, for completing all game chapters and special challenges.
Xbox May Finally Be Getting Its Own Platinum Trophy-Style Achievement
Xbox is reportedly planning a significant upgrade to its Achievements system, potentially introducing a Platinum trophy feature similar to PlayStation's. Improvements are expected later this year, according to Asha Sharma.
Xbox Version Of PlayStation Platinum Trophy Teased For Later This Year
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has teased that an equivalent to PlayStation's Platinum trophy system for Xbox achievements could arrive later this year. An update to the Xbox achievement system is also rolling out, allowing users to sort games by name, completion percentage, Gamerscore, and achievement count. Sharma's comments come as she works to "reset" the Xbox business for profitability and growth.
PS5 Fans Want Trophy Upgrades After Xbox Improves Achievements
PlayStation 5 fans are expressing a desire for upgrades to Sony's Trophy system, drawing comparisons to recent improvements made to Xbox's Achievements. While the PlayStation Trophy system has been a core part of the experience since the PlayStation 3 era, it has seen minimal changes, especially since the PS5's launch. Fans are hoping Sony will introduce features like highlighting 100% completion games and pinning difficult Trophies, similar to what Xbox is testing.
The PlayStation Portal just got even better: a new High Quality Mode and 'refined streaming experience' headline the latest update
Sony has released a new update for the PlayStation Portal, introducing a 1080p High Quality mode for Remote Play and Cloud Streaming that offers higher visual fidelity. The update also refines the cloud streaming experience with improved game selection, clearer game invites, and enhanced trophy notifications, including special animations for Platinum trophies.
