Xbox Introduces 'Mythic' Achievements Awarded for 100% Game Completion

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Microsoft appears to be developing a new Xbox feature called Mythic achievements, which are awarded when a player completes all achievements in a game. The feature was uncovered through data found in a recent update to the Xbox PC app. Mythic achievements will reportedly include a unique unlock animation and sound, and players will be able to track and display their Mythic count on their profiles. The concept closely mirrors PlayStation's long-standing Platinum trophy system. Some Xbox Insider testers have already spotted references to the feature in early versions of the Xbox dashboard.

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