'Holy crap! They are doing it!' Xbox introduces highly requested Gamerscore feature

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Thu, 14 May 2026 12:57:13 +0000

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Xbox has announced new console changes that Xbox Insiders can test today, including the newly introduced tiered Gamerscore badges that were requested
by fans.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Xbox Insiders can now test new console features They include a new boot-up experience, tiered Gamerscore badges, and new library filtering The tiered Gamescore badge feature was previously requested by fans Xbox has announced new console changes that Xbox Insiders can test today, including newly introduced tiered Gamerscore badges that were highly requested by fans.

As detailed in a new Xbox Wire post, these new additions were "shaped
directly by player feedback," bringing "even more ways to personalize and shape your experience," and will roll out to more Insiders over time, with
the full release arriving for the broader player base later. The first of the updates is a fresh boot-up experience, which adds a new animation and sound featuring the new Xbox logo with the company's signature green. Latest Videos From You may like Huge changes are coming to Xbox Achievements, including new visuals, 'more control over how your accomplishments are presented', and the ability to highlight your 100% completed games I can finally make the UI of
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"Youll see and hear the update when you power on your console, bringing a refreshed look and feel from the moment you jump in," the post reads.

Next is the new tiered Gamerscore badges, which were highly requested by players in the past. Players will now earn these tiered badges that reflect their lifetime Gamerscore, as shown below, "giving you a fresh way to
showcase your journey on Xbox." They'll appear on player profiles and in the Guide, making it easier to see achievement history at a glance.

As each player's total Gamerscore grows, their badge will evolve, "reflecting every milestone along the way." (Image credit: Xbox Wire) "Holy crap! They
are doing it! Tiered Gamerscore badges are coming to Xbox profiles!" said one player on X/Twitter after previously requesting the update back in March. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, who was appointed the new gaming head in January following Phil Spencer's retirement , responded with a simple "heard you!"

Finally, new filters have been added to the game library to help players separate games they own from those shared with them, and identify installed titles they no longer have access to.

"Whether youre switching devices or jumping between consoles, its now clearer whats in your library and whats actually playable," Xbox said. What to read next Windows 11 PCs are all getting Xbox mode here's why that's important Report claims a new 'pick-your-own' Xbox Game Pass plan is in the works, allowing users to decide what content they want for their membership
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The Xbox CEO has been making steady changes over the past few months after committing to return to the "spirit" of the gaming brand earlier this year.

"The spirit of 'Return to Xbox' is about returning to the spirit that the
team was founded on," Sharma said at the time. "It's that spirit of surprise, it's the spirit of building something nobody else was willing to try."

Most recently, Sharma announced that Xbox will ditch its integration of Microsoft's Copilot AI assistant , and the company has also cut Game Pass Ultimate from $29.99 to $22.99 per month . Follow TechRadar on Google News
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