Xbox Planning Platinum Trophy Equivalent
Xbox is working on a Platinum Trophy equivalent for achievement hunters to launch later this year.
The update
Xbox is developing a new achievement system that will include a Platinum Trophy equivalent, according to Xbox CEO Asha Sharma. The feature is expected to launch later this year, marking one of the biggest changes to Xbox achievements since their introduction in 2005. Currently, Xbox gamers earn points and achievements but don’t receive a special recognition for completing all achievements in a game, unlike PlayStation’s Platinum Trophy.
Why it matters
This addition addresses a long-requested feature from the Xbox community. The Platinum Trophy on PlayStation serves as a badge of honor for completionists, and Xbox’s equivalent could enhance player engagement and competition. The move demonstrates Microsoft’s commitment to evolving its achievement system to meet player expectations and stay competitive with PlayStation’s offerings.
What to watch
Details about how the new achievement system will work remain unclear. It’s unknown whether the Platinum equivalent will add additional gamerscore or be standalone recognition. Additionally, it’s uncertain if this feature will apply retroactively to existing games or only to new releases. The exact launch timeframe within “later this year” also remains to be confirmed.
Sources
- ign.com — Details on Xbox achievement history and CEO confirmation
- gamespot.com — CEO's social media confirmation of the feature