Xbox tests Mythic Achievements with nearly 15-second unlock animation

The unlock comes with an animation and sound effect that lasts nearly 15 seconds. According to current reporting, Mythic Achievements would be worth 0 Gamerscore and tracked separately from standard achievements.

What happened

Mythic Achievements were spotted in the Xbox PC app and then picked up by multiple outlets. In the reporting provided, the feature is framed as a new achievement category for Xbox, designed as an extra reward for players who fully complete a game at the achievement level.

The comparison to PlayStation’s platinum trophies comes from the current reporting: only after all achievements in a game have been earned would a Mythic Achievement be awarded. In the shared examples, the unlock presentation stands out for its sound and animation, which last nearly 15 seconds.

TrueAchievements is mentioned in the provided reporting as the source for the interpretation that Mythic Achievements are tracked separately and do not grant Gamerscore. That differs from earlier claims in the same news cycle, where 1,000 Gamerscore was still being discussed; that earlier claim is not confirmed in the current source set.

Xbox has not yet provided a full official explanation of the rules or rollout in the supplied sources. As a result, it remains unclear which platforms the feature will appear on and whether the long animation is final or just a test version.

Timeline

August 2026 — Xbox CEO Asha Sharma reportedly teased the arrival of new awards.
23 September 2026 — Mythic Achievements appear in the Xbox PC app and are discussed in multiple articles.
24 September 2026 — New reporting mentions an unlock animation and sound of nearly 15 seconds for Mythic Achievements.

Background

Xbox achievements have existed in largely the same form for years, but the new Mythic layer appears to add an extra reward tier. In the provided tweet from Klobrille, the feature is described as a rare reward for players who fully complete a game’s achievements, with a striking visual and audio unlock.

The current sources also cite TrueAchievements as the basis for the reading that Mythic Achievements are tracked separately and do not award Gamerscore. Because the feature has not yet been fully documented officially in the supplied information, the exact requirements and platform rollout remain open.