Microsoft ponders ‘bigger, more bolder changes’ to Xbox Achievements

Microsoft invented the modern Achievements concept when the feature launched with the Xbox 360, and we’ve seen those little pop-up badges show up everywhere since. But now Microsoft is pondering some big changes to the system.

Mike Ybarra, corporate vice president of gaming at Microsoft, spoke about the future of Achievements on the Windows Central podcast Xbox Two, as OnMSFT reports. Ybarra noted that the company is thinking about altering the system to focus more on a player’s gaming history and their favorite titles.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.