New Steam Beta Lets You Compare Achievements With Friends an…

Players no longer lose full-completion status when DLC adds achievements, and the friend comparison feature makes achievement hunting more social.

Players no longer lose full-completion status when DLC adds achievements, and the friend comparison feature makes achievement hunting more social.

Key points - Valve announced a beta for Steam Achievement Sets on the 16th. - Achievement Sets let developers group achievements so new content doesn't erase players' prior completion records. - The updated achievement page adds search filters, global unlock percentages, and progress comparison with up to three friends. - Sets are split into base game sets (blue) and DLC sets (purple), with DLC achievements only counting once the player owns the DLC. - Developers can archive individual achievements or entire sets, such as limited-time event achievements.

Timeline - the 16th: Valve announced the Steam Achievement Sets beta.

FAQ

Q: Does this affect my existing achievements? A: No. You unlock achievements by playing as usual, and your prior completion records are preserved even if devs add new achievements later.

Q: Which games support Achievement Sets right now? A: Not all games do yet. Valve's showcase includes Dredge, Left 4 Dead 2, and Crusader Kings III, with more coming as devs adopt the tools.

Q: How do I try the new achievement page? A: Join the Steam client beta. The new page is accessible from the web game list or your Steam Library game page.