Xbox app update adds Achievements back, rolling out on iOS, Android

Microsoft has kicked off its rollout of a refresh Xbox app, reintroducing the ability to view achievements across Xbox Live profiles. The update marks the characteristic's return to iOS and Android following an app-broad revamp that showtime debuted in late 2022, cutting several popular Xbox features. Its return allows Xbox users to rails titles and achievement progress straight through the app, further bolstering its role as an Xbox companion.

The render of Xbox achievements support comes with the latest Xbox app update, scheduled for a staged rollout to existing users. The company has outlined an initial launch among "a limited set of players," with broader availability planned over the weeks ahead.

Achievements come tied to Xbox Live profiles, with the ability to scan games, view progress and status, with notifications for new unlocks. Microsoft has detailed plans to innovate its competitive Gamerscore leaderboard in the coming months, also equally seen across Xbox apps on other platforms.

The modern Xbox app first launched back in Oct, newly designed with a new visual overhaul hinging on the latest Xbox Series X and Xbox Serial Due south consoles. It now includes social features, messaging, and the ability to scan shared content — all tying into Xbox Game Pass and the new deject gaming and remote play features.

While achievements expect poised to hit all Xbox app users over the weeks alee, the feature also remains bachelor through the Xbox beta app on iOS and Android.

Xbox App (iOS, Android)

The all-new Xbox app for Android and iOS lets users access their Xbox accounts and view video games, packed with social features, progress, and more.

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