The Xbox Legacy feature allows players to enjoy previous titles released for generations of consoles that came before. However, it has been mired with issues when it comes to the achievement system. The Xbox Game Pass, which allows players to enjoy a number of the console’s titles on PC, also forces PC players into the Xbox achievement system.
Fans have felt hard done by this for quite some time as there is a prevalent argument that PC players do not care about their achievements in-game. This argument doesn’t make sense at all as PC players too enjoy a sense of completion and progression which can be easily felt with a working achievement system.
Former Activision Blizzard President Feels Xbox Should Upgrade Its Achievement System
Activision Blizzard’s former President, Mike Ybarra, recently took to X to point out the issues of the existing reward and achievement system and argued that it will take an overhaul and adequate modernization.
Forcing PC gamers to Xbox achievements is a naive move. Blizzard games have been on https://t.co/RY8geW2U52, w/ its own achievement system forever. Besides, the achievement system on Xbox needs a v2 and modernization. Steam, Xbox, PS, https://t.co/RY8geW2U52 – all diff systems.
— Mike Ybarra (@Qwik) March 28, 2024
When one fan complained about Diablo IV on PC Game Pass not supporting Xbox achievements, Mike Ybarra reposted it along with his own take on the matter. In his post, he elucidates that the old achievement system that Xbox has needs a complete revamp in the form of a v2 and needs to be modernized to keep up with the times.
Fans took to the comment section to add their takes on the matter and support Mike’s statement. One fan wrote,
I’ve seen so many others just write off achievements because they claim PC players don’t care. I care. I’ve been “scrapbooking” achievements on Xbox for 15 years. I would have liked to earn them in Diablo on PC. And the system does need an upgrade.
While this fan’s demand for achievements for PC players seems legit, Mike replies to this comment outlining exactly what is the issue and why there is a need for a new system.
Problem with putting Trophies or Achievements on PC is they will get hacked. Just like you can hack achievements on Steam today. PC isn’t a secure device. That might be OK – but many will care if 40% of the gaming community has 1M+ gamerscore. This is why we need a new system.
Mike’s statement is sure to resonate with a large section of PC players who play the game via Xbox Game Pass but are not able to enjoy the achievement system of Xbox.
Will Xbox Get to See a New Achievement System?
Xbox has been mired in controversy for quite some time. But a complete revamp of its achievement system to make them available across platforms might be a sensible move for the company. However, the challenges to do this are a lot because of the security issues that the PC eco-system poses.
We are awaiting further news and updates from Xbox regarding the company’s decision regarding its achievement system, but if Xbox ends up with a new iteration, where does that leave those who play on PlayStation and Steam? Will this just devolve into another point-scoring war over something so pointless?
What do you think of Xbox’s achievement system? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
