From The Verge · Tom Warren · · 1m 20s
Xbox's Mythic Achievements arrive for testers
Microsoft launches Mythic Achievements, its answer to PlayStation Platinum trophies, available now for Xbox Insiders.
In brief
Microsoft launches Mythic Achievements, its answer to PlayStation Platinum trophies, available now for Xbox Insiders. Microsoft is rolling out Mythic Achievements for Xbox, unlocked by earning every original achievement in a game, mirroring PlayStation's Platinum trophy system. Originally reported by The Verge.
Microsoft announces Mythic Achievements
Microsoft is officially announcing its new Xbox Mythic Achievements today, already available for Xbox Insiders to test. They work like Sony's PlayStation Platinum trophies.
How to unlock Mythic status
Mythic Achievements are unlocked once you've earned every original achievement for a game. They've already been added to eligible games you completed in the past, including Xbox three sixty titles.
Discovering past Mythic status
The Xbox team says Mythic Achievements have already been added to eligible games completed in the past. The next time you visit your profile, you may discover that some of your favorite games have already reached Mythic status.
“The next time you visit your profile, you may discover that some of your favorite games have already reached Mythic status.”
New dashboard tracking tools
Xbox profiles will soon include a new gaming tab to track Gamerscore milestones and Mythic Achievements. A progress bar at the top of each game's achievement list shows how close you are to Mythic status.
Leaked last week with unique sound
Mythic Achievements leaked as part of an Xbox PC app last week, complete with a unique unlock sound. They're now in testing weeks after Xbox CEO Asha Sharma revealed the feature would arrive this year.
What to remember
Microsoft is rolling out Mythic Achievements for Xbox, unlocked by earning every original achievement in a game, mirroring PlayStation's Platinum trophy system.
