The Epic Games Store Rocks New Achievements
Remember when the Epic Games Store launched back in 2018? Fast forward three years, and its biggest fan‑favoured feature—achievements—has finally landed.
What’s the deal?
- Over the past year, a handful of titles added developer achievements, but those brag badges never made their way into your overall Epic profile.
- Now, the company’s unveiling Epic Achievements, a platform‑wide system that’ll stack on top of your existing trophies, just like Steam does.
- Get ready: It’s coming live next week.
Four Levels of Glory
The new badge system splits into four tiers:
- Bronze – The entry‑level thanks for simply rocking the game.
- Silver – A notch higher, for more dedicated players.
- Gold – Feel the bragging rights when you hit these.
- Platinum – The ultimate brag, reserved for the quickest or most epic playthroughs.
So whether you’re a casualbie or a primo gamer, there’s a shiny milestone waiting for you in the Epic storefront.
Epic Game‑Score Hype: Six Games Get Their Own Achievement Zoom
Heads up, completionist crew: not every title has snagged the Epic Achievements badge just yet. The Digital Playground is kicking off the rollout with six pioneers: Rocket League, Hades, Pillars of Eternity, Kena, Zombie Army 4, and Alan Wake Remastered.
The Good, the Bad, and the “Where’s My Bell?”
After a quick client tweak, you’ll spot the shiny new achievement icons pop up. The only snag? The familiar chime and pop‑up prompt that usually pops when you hit a milestone are missing. Think of it as a bottled‑up celebration that just needs a little more fizz.
What Developers Can Do (And What They Don’t Need To Do)
- Keep it simple: If you’ve already jammed in the dev‑originated achievements, roll them over into the Epic system – your progress carries on, no extra hassle.
- Otherwise: Your existing developer achievements will still be there – just not part of the wider Epic ecosystem.
Looking Ahead
So, if you’re the kind who hunts every last trophy, the next stop on your achievement quest is here, and it’s coming fast. Time to polish those skills and start a new hunting expedition.
Side note: Pokémon Legends: Arceus is dropping a shiny new Scyther evolution in a fresh trailer, so queens and kings of the development and fan communities alike, keep your eyes peeled.
