Xbox’s Mythic Achievements sound like PlayStation’s Platinum trophy
An update to the Xbox PC app has surfaced references to "Mythic Achievements," a reward type that appears to unlock when a player completes all the achievements in a game. The app data suggests Mythic Achievements will have a distinct unlock sound, be trackable via the Xbox dashboard, and a player's Mythic count can be shown on their profile.
Why It Matters
This feature would bring Xbox closer to PlayStation's long-standing platinum trophy concept, adding a platform-level recognition for fully completed games and a new social metric for player profiles. Its appearance in early app code implies Microsoft could announce the feature publicly soon.
Key Facts
- Feature name: Mythic Achievements
- Where discovered: Xbox PC app update (data in app)
- Unlock condition: Completing all Achievements in a game
- Presentation: Unique on-screen unlock with a distinct sound
- Dashboard integration: Trackable through the Xbox dashboard
Code and data included in a recent Xbox PC app update have revealed references to a reward type called "Mythic Achievements," which the app indicates will be granted after a player earns every Achievement in a given game. According to the app data, Mythic Achievements will display on screen with a bespoke unlock sound, and the Xbox dashboard will provide tracking for them.
The app data also shows players will be able to display a Mythic count on their Xbox profiles, creating a new visible metric of completed games. Some Xbox Insider testers have begun spotting mentions of Mythic Achievements in early dashboard builds, suggesting the feature is already present in preview software despite no formal public announcement.
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma previously said the company planned to introduce a platinum-style trophy later this year, and the appearance of Mythic references in the app aligns with that timeline. Microsoft has not yet officially announced Mythic Achievements, but the discovery in the PC app implies an official reveal could be forthcoming.
The Mythic Achievements references appeared the same day Microsoft disclosed layoffs affecting 268 Xbox employees and announced organizational changes including moving some franchises and actions likely impacting studios. The initial reporting on the Mythic details comes via The Verge's Tom Warren, who covered the app discovery and its context.
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