Xbox has officially unveiled Mythic Achievements, its answer to PlayStation’s Platinum Trophies, and the feature is now rolling out to Xbox Insiders. Microsoft announced the system yesterday evening, confirming that Mythics are awarded when players earn every other Achievement in a game, mirroring the requirements needed to unlock a Platinum Trophy on Sony’s platform. The most notable detail is that Mythics are awarded retroactively, reaching as far back as Xbox 360 titles, meaning veteran players could accumulate a substantial collection the moment the feature is enabled.
The rollout arrives as part of a broader Achievement overhaul on Xbox, which introduces a new Gaming tab for profiles designed to organize Achievement-hunting progress more effectively. Players can also browse the Gaming tabs of friends, offering a fresh way to compare their completionist credentials. While Microsoft has not yet announced a date for the full public rollout, Insiders can already begin participating by joining the Xbox Insider Program through the Xbox Insider Hub, available on Xbox Series S/X, Xbox One, and PC.
How Mythic Achievements Work
Mythic Achievements follow the same fundamental principle as PlayStation’s Platinum system: earn every other Achievement in a game to unlock the top-tier reward. However, there is one key distinction. Mythics are not affected by Achievement-adding DLC, meaning any Achievements introduced after a game’s initial release are labelled as “add-on” Achievements and do not count toward earning a Mythic. This mirrors how PlayStation handles DLC trophies, ensuring the Platinum remains tied to the base game experience.
The retroactive nature of the feature is perhaps its most significant aspect. Because Mythics can be earned for games dating back to the Xbox 360 era, players who have already completed numerous titles could see a large pile of Mythics appear almost immediately upon enabling the feature. This represents a substantial reward for long-time gamers who have invested countless hours into perfecting their collections.
Mythic Achievements are awarded when you earn all the other Achievements for a game, bringing Xbox achievement recognition in line with modern standards across the industry.
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A Turbulent Year for Xbox
Mythic Achievements follow a string of incremental Xbox updates this year, including slight rebranding efforts and the introduction of a player feedback forum. These developments have unfolded against what has been an extraordinarily turbulent year for Microsoft’s gaming division. The challenges began early when longtime leader Phil Spencer left Xbox, followed by sweeping layoffs and restructuring as new leader Asha Sharma took over and sought to stabilize the business she inherited.
The most recent wave of Xbox restructuring occurred last week, bringing a further 268 layoffs, studio consolidation, and what appears to be the impending closure of Ninja Theory, the developer behind the Hellblade series. Against this backdrop, the launch of Mythic Achievements represents one of the more positive developments for the platform’s community, offering a tangible enhancement to the Xbox ecosystem.
Looking Ahead
While the full public rollout date for Mythic Achievements remains unannounced, Xbox Insiders can begin exploring the feature immediately. The Xbox Insider Program is accessible by downloading the Xbox Insider Hub, which is available for Xbox Series S/X, Xbox One, and PC. As Microsoft continues to refine its Achievement system, players will be watching closely to see how the feature develops and when it becomes available to the broader player base beyond the Insider program.
For now, the retroactive awarding of Mythics to Xbox 360 games stands out as a particularly generous gesture, potentially rewarding years of dedicated play. As the community reacts to the announcement, the focus turns to how Xbox will manage the full rollout and whether additional refinements will accompany the feature’s wider release.
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