Xbox is implementing a major update to its Achievements system, with Xbox Insider testers getting a chance to try it out this week. The update allows players to hide games from the list of those contributing to their Gamerscore, though hidden games still count towards the overall Gamerscore total, with only the player aware of them. It also enables players to highlight 100% completions to others and customize how Achievement pop-ups appear, including changes to the iconic Achievement banners that players can switch off or revert to original green alerts with new icons and animations.
Key features in the update include the ability to hide embarrassing games, which was the most requested feature by fans, and other changes based on player feedback. Future plans involve exploring new ways to recognize completion and milestone moments over time, with this update serving as one of the first steps toward celebrating those moments. There is no direct equivalent to PlayStation's Platinum Trophy system on Xbox, but future features will likely be based on fan feedback from recent years.
Specific details on other planned features, the release timing for all users, and how highlighting 100% completions will be implemented remain unknown, as do the exact new icons and animations and the number of Insider testers participating.