The updated achievement system in Steam has come out of "beta"
In mid-October, Valve announced a beta test for the revamped achievement system in Steam. About a month later, the company made it available to all store users.
Here's a brief reminder of the main changes:
- Previously, all game achievements were combined into a single list. Now, developers can divide them into thematic sets;
- Achievement sets can be created for both the main game and its expansions;
- Each achievement set is given its own progress bar and a trophy for completion;
- Developers can now create temporary achievements that are only available during a specific period, such as an in-game event;
- Valve has redesigned the achievements page—among other things, it now features progress indicators in sets, global statistics, enhanced search, a trophy filter, and the ability to compare results with up to three friends.
"During the beta test, we made improvements based on feedback from players and developers, and we will continue to do so in the future. We thank everyone who participated and took the time to share their opinions," Valve stated in the announcement.