Xbox has introduced a feature allowing users to hide specific games from their public achievements list. This update, part of a broader overhaul, enables curation of profiles by concealing titles without impacting the overall gamerscore. The change addresses a long-standing request from Xbox Insiders, who have apparently been vocal about the need for such privacy options.
Additional modifications include the ability to highlight games with 100% achievement completion and apply filters to view mastered titles more efficiently. Achievement pop-ups can now be customized, with visual updates such as icons matching profile colors—though the classic green option remains available. These alterations are designed to modernize the system, which has lacked equivalents to features like PlayStation's Platinum Trophies.
The rollout commences with Xbox Insiders in the Omega ring, as detailed in the May 2026 console features preview. Microsoft's statement notes this as 'one of our first steps towards celebrating those moments,' though specific metrics on adoption rates or user satisfaction have yet to be disclosed. Community discussions on platforms like Reddit reflect prior frustrations with unhideable partial completions, suggesting a measured uptake ahead.
In terms of profile presentation, the feature permits emphasis on completions while minimizing visibility of incomplete or regrettable entries. This could marginally improve user engagement with achievement tracking, pending further data on behavioral shifts post-implementation.