Xbox introduces mythic achievements with a 15-second sound effect
Xbox is introducing 'Mythic Achievements,' a new system similar to PlayStation's Platinum Trophy, to reward players for completing all core achievements in a game. These achievements will be worth 0 Gamerscore and will trigger a 15-second animation or sound effect upon unlocking. Retro Gamer first reported on the feature, noting that Xbox CEO Asha Sharma had previously confirmed work on such a system, and recent updates to the Xbox PC app revealed the Mythic Achievement symbol and sound.
Eurogamer and Gamespot highlight that this rollout occurs during a difficult period for Xbox, marked by significant restructuring and job losses across Xbox Game Studios, including studios like Ninja Theory, World's Edge, and Undead Labs. Retro Gamer also noted that Mythic Achievements will not include DLC, while Eurogamer reported they are retroactive.
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Xbox’s New Mythic Achievements Take 15 Seconds To Tell You “Good Job”
Xbox is introducing 'Mythic Achievements,' a new tier similar to PlayStation's platinum trophies, which will trigger a 15-second animation upon unlocking. These achievements are worth zero Gamerscore and are tracked separately. The rollout occurs during a difficult period for Xbox, marked by significant layoffs across Xbox Game Studios and restructuring for studios like Ninja Theory and Undead Labs.
Xbox's version of PlayStation's Platinum Trophy achievement seems to leak, and it's got a sound-effect that's 15 seconds long
Microsoft appears to be introducing a "Mythic Achievement" for Xbox, similar to PlayStation's Platinum Trophy, which is reportedly retroactive and worth zero Gamerscore. This comes amidst significant restructuring within Xbox, including the effective closure of Halo Studios and job losses across multiple development teams like Ninja Theory and World's Edge.
Xbox’s Mythic Achievement Update Dropping Soon
Xbox is introducing a new 'Mythic Achievement' system, similar to PlayStation's Platinum Trophy. Players will earn a Mythic Achievement upon completing all core Achievements for a game.
Looks like Xbox is about to add its own version of PlayStation's Platinum Trophy: the Mythic Achievement
Xbox is reportedly introducing 'Mythic Achievements,' a system similar to PlayStation's Platinum Trophy, to reward players for 100% game completion. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma had previously confirmed work on such a feature, and recent updates to the Xbox PC app reveal the 'Mythic Achievement' symbol and sound effect. These achievements will be worth 0 Gamerscore and will not include DLC.
