Steam adds achievement sets, splitting achievements into groups
Valve is adding a feature to its Steam gaming platform called achievement sets, letting developers group achievements separately for a base game and its DLCs. Several games already support it, and it is available in the latest Steam client beta.
Valve, the company behind the Steam PC gaming platform, is introducing a new feature called "achievement sets." It lets game developers organize achievements into separate groups, with different lists for a base game and for its downloadable content (DLC). The feature is available in the latest Steam client beta.
How it works
Players still unlock achievements by playing as usual. The difference appears when they review what they have earned: Steam splits the long list of achievements into the sets created by the developer. Valve says this makes it easier to see what has been completed and to find related achievements to unlock next.
Each set has its own progress bar. Completing a set earns a "set complete" trophy, which is shown on the player's profile.
Steam will also support seasonal achievement sets that developers can archive. Valve says this opens up possibilities such as adding achievements to season-based games or creating time-limited holiday achievements.
Games that already support sets
According to Valve, a handful of games already use the feature: Against the Storm, Age of Wonders 4, American Truck Simulator, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, Crusader Kings III, DREDGE, Euro Truck Simulator 2, Forza Horizon 5, Flock Around, He is Coming, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, Left 4 Dead 2, Portal 2, PowerWash Simulator, PowerWash Simulator 2, Team Fortress 2 and Victoria 3.
Refreshed achievements page
The company is also updating the Steam Achievements page. It will show a summary of overall progress, progress in each achievement set, and details on individual achievements.
