Xbox Gamerscore Badges Are About To Look A Lot Cooler

The Xbox team is continuing its mission to win back fans by implementing some tiny but noteworthy additions and improvements to the Xbox Series X|S interface. For members of the Xbox Insider program, these changes are available to check out starting today.

This update follows recent announcements regarding the console's new bootup animation. Last week, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma shared the new startup sequence, which select Xbox Insiders can now witness. The animation emphasizes the Xbox signature color of green significantly more than before, though the sound remains similar to what users are accustomed to.

New Evolving Achievement Badges

Enthusiastic achievement hunters are the primary beneficiaries of this latest update. The platform is introducing new vanity badges that will appear on your profile and within the Xbox Guide.

These are not static icons; they are tiered badges designed to "evolve" as your Gamerscore increases. This visual progression provides a dynamic way to showcase your progress and dedication to gaming milestones.

This rollout comes shortly after Xbox Achievements received a broader visual refresh. The earlier update introduced updated icons and animations, setting the stage for these more complex, tiered badge systems. Together, these changes aim to make the achievement hunting experience more engaging and visually rewarding for the Xbox community.