Microsoft Implements New Rules to Combat Xbox Achievement Spam

Microsoft has reportedly implemented three new Xbox achievement rules to prevent easy gamerscore titles. Games will have to avoid allowing achievements to be unlocked within a few minutes of starting the game, not representing a thorough exploration of or engagement with game content, and being unlocked without any (or minimal) user input unless required as part of the core gameplay loop. These changes follow Xbox's recent removal of certain versions of a game with easy achievements from the Microsoft Store.