Xbox Achievements get visual refresh and hide games option

Xbox is rolling out new achievement improvements to select Xbox Insiders, including visual refreshes for notifications, the ability to hide games from achievement lists, and highlights for fully completed titles. According to Xbox Wire's announcement, the features will expand to more Insiders over time before reaching all players later.

What are the new Xbox achievement features?

The update introduces three main improvements to the Xbox achievement system. Achievement notifications now feature updated icons and animations when you unlock classic or rare achievements, with notifications matching your custom colour scheme for a more personalised experience.

Later this month, Xbox Insiders will gain the ability to hide any game from their achievement history on their profile. This feature gives players more control over how their accomplishments appear whilst maintaining their total Gamerscore and activity tracking across Xbox.

Additionally, games where you've earned all available Gamerscore now receive highlighting in your achievements list, making 100% completed titles easy to spot at a glance. New filter options help you find fully completed games alongside any titles you've chosen to hide.

Why this matters for Xbox players

These changes address long-standing community feedback about profile customisation and achievement presentation. Alex Charters, Senior Product Manager at Xbox, noted that hiding games "has been one of the most requested features from Xbox Insiders and we're excited to finally get it into your hands very soon."

The updates particularly benefit players who want cleaner-looking profiles or wish to highlight specific gaming accomplishments. Whether you've experimented with games you didn't enjoy or want to showcase your most impressive completions, these tools provide that flexibility without affecting your underlying progress tracking.

Microsoft positions this as part of broader achievement system improvements. As Charters explained: "This is a small but meaningful step in a broader set of improvements we're making to Achievements. We're continuing to explore new ways to recognise completion and milestone moments over time."

How to access the new features

The achievement visual refresh is available now to select Xbox Insiders, with the ability to hide games launching later this month. Microsoft plans to roll these features out to more Insiders progressively before making them available to all Xbox players.

Players not currently in the Xbox Insider Program can join by downloading the Xbox Insider Hub for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, or Windows PC. The program provides early access to upcoming Xbox features and allows participants to provide feedback on new developments.

Microsoft recently expanded its gaming initiatives beyond traditional consoles, with the Xbox Gaming Copilot AI assistant launching on consoles and ongoing work on cross-platform releases for PlayStation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the new Xbox achievement features?

The new features include visual notification refreshes with updated icons and animations, the ability to hide games from your achievement profile, and highlighting for 100% completed games with new filter options.

When will the new Xbox achievement features be available?

Visual refreshes are available now for select Xbox Insiders. The hide games feature launches later this month for Insiders, with broader availability for all players coming later.

Can I hide games from my Xbox achievement list?

Yes, later this month Xbox Insiders will be able to hide any game from their achievement history on their profile, giving more control over how accomplishments are displayed.

Does hiding games affect my Gamerscore?

No, hiding games only affects how your profile appears. Hidden games still count towards your total Gamerscore and activity will still be reported across Xbox.

How do I join the Xbox Insider Program?

Download the Xbox Insider Hub app for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, or Windows PC. The program provides early access to new Xbox features and allows you to provide feedback.

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