Xbox Mythic Achievements: Leak Details Microsoft's Answer to PlayStation Platinums

Let's be completely honest: there is a specific, quiet madness that comes with chasing 100% completion in a game. You survive the hardest difficulty modes, you hunt down every last hidden collectible, and on Xbox, your ultimate reward has always been... a slightly higher number. No crown, no singular badge of honor to show off on your profile. But according to a new report from TrueAchievements, that long-standing completionist gap is finally about to close.

Microsoft is reportedly preparing to launch "Mythic Achievements," a brand-new achievement tier designed to serve as Xbox's direct answer to PlayStation's coveted Platinum trophies. The details follow a recent leak where players discovered a mysterious new completion symbol and an accompanying unlock sound file hidden within the Xbox PC app.

Xbox pioneered the modern achievement system back in 2005 with the Xbox 360, but Sony's 2008 introduction of the Platinum trophy gave PlayStation users a highly visible, singular trophy for full completion. For players who love the dramatic finish of a 100% run, Xbox's lack of a final completion badge has been a notable omission for over fifteen years. While Microsoft has spent recent events focusing on major software reveals—such as their showcase of high-profile titles at the Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2026 broadcast—this update targets a fundamental piece of the console's legacy user experience.

The details

• The unlock requirement: Players must unlock every base-game achievement in a title to earn its Mythic Achievement.
• No DLC penalties: Achievements tied to downloadable content (DLC) and post-launch title updates will not affect your Mythic progress.
• Gamerscore value: Earning a Mythic Achievement will not add any points to your overall Gamerscore.
• Retroactive support: Once the feature launches, Mythics will automatically apply retroactively to every game you have already 100% completed.
• Visual rewards: Game art in your profile's Gaming Tab will be decorated with a green star, a laurel, and a green border to showcase your Mythic status.

How tracking will work

The report states that the upcoming update will bring a significant visual overhaul to the Xbox profile's Gaming tab header. This revamped space is designed to let players display a total count of their earned Mythics right alongside their traditional Gamerscore and total achievements.

For those currently on the hunt, the achievements page will feature a separate, dedicated tracker for Mythics. This will allow players to monitor their precise progress toward 100% completion directly on each individual game's achievements screen.

When to expect it

While Microsoft has not officially announced the feature or confirmed its existence, the TrueAchievements report states that Xbox Mythic Achievements are expected to "launch soon." The feature is anticipated to roll out to Xbox Insiders first for testing before a broader public release.

Whether you are grinding through scary survival horror campaigns or finishing up sprawling fantasy RPGs, this new system could completely reshape how Xbox players display their gaming triumphs. The prospect of retroactively seeing a wave of green laurels wash over my library is almost enough to make me want to go back and finish those last few lingering horror runs.