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The "Vidmaster" set of achievements found in Halo 3.

An achievement is a reward given to players when they accomplish certain gaming feats decided by the developer in videogames published for Games for Windows Live, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X consoles, and on Valve's Steam platform. Since the launch of the Xbox 360, it has been a mandatory requirement by Microsoft that all videogames published on the console (including 360 versions of multiplatform games) feature achievements.

Most Microsoft achievements also award the player Gamerscore that count towards a gamer's total Gamerscore. These points, while not redeemable, are intended to serve as a tangible form of special rewards for unusual or skilled actions within game play.^[1] Most games contain 30-50 achievements and a total of 1000 Gamerscore, though these numbers can be increased through the release of DLC packs.

On the Xbox 360, Windows and Steam platforms, achievements take the appearance of icons or badges, not unlike the medals which can be found in the Halo games. In contrast to the original small, square achievement icons, Xbox One achievements are represented by large 16x9 images. Rather than icons, these images are often screenshots, concept art, or other related imagery. These images may or may not include additional text, such as the name of the title or a developer logo.

Halo 2 Vista[edit]

Main article: Achievements (Halo 2)

The PC version of Halo 2 was the first Halo game to contain achievements. Since Halo 2 was released on the original Xbox, the achievement system had not yet been invented. However, achievements were added to the release of Halo 2 as a game for Windows. There are 41 achievements.

Halo 3[edit]

Main article: Achievements (Halo 3)

In Halo 3, there are currently 79 achievements to unlock, worth a total of 1,750 Gamerscore. Halo 3 was originally released with 49 achievements, worth the standard 1,000 Gamerscore, but an additional 30 were added dealing with new downloadable content, four of which were part of the Road to Recon challenge. The completion of these achievements, called the Vidmasters, plus the last three in Halo 3: ODST would unlock the Recon armor for player models in multiplayer. Various achievements unlock armor permutations.

Halo Wars[edit]

Main article: Achievements (Halo Wars)

58 achievements appear in Halo Wars, worth 1200 Gamerscore in total.^[2] All of these achievements are listed below.

Halo 3: ODST[edit]

Main article: Achievements (Halo 3: ODST)

All achievements in Halo 3: ODST are listed below. Unlike the achievements from Halo 3, the actions required by several achievements in ODST must be completed on specific levels in order to count. For example, the I Like Fire achievement can only be unlocked on the Data Hive level. There are three Vidmaster challenges to complete in this game, and if these three achievements and the remaining four in Halo 3 are completed, the Recon armor is unlocked for player models in multiplayer.

Halo Waypoint[edit]

It is worth noting that Halo Waypoint has no achievements in and of itself. This is likely due to the fact that because Waypoint contains no original gameplay, any achievements granted by it would just be rewarding players again for accomplishments they had already completed. Waypoint instead has Avatar Awards, achievable and viewable simply by accessing Waypoint after carrying out certain tasks in the various Halo games.

Halo: Reach[edit]

Main article: Achievements (Halo: Reach)

In Halo: Reach, there are 69 achievements worth 1700 Gamerscore in total. Like Halo 3, there were originally 49 achievements and 1000 Gamerscore before the release of the Noble Map Pack and Defiant Map Pack, which added 10 achievements and 400 Gamerscore to the list. An additional three achievements were released for the Defiant Map Pack alongside the release of the Anniversary Map Pack which also included another seven achievements, for a final 300 gamerscore. Achievements in Halo: Reach also earn the player credits in the game.^[3]

Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary[edit]

Main article: Achievements (Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary)

In Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, there are 44 achievements worth 1000 Gamerscore in total.

Halo 4[edit]

Main article: Achievements (Halo 4)

In Halo 4, there are 86 achievements worth 2000 Gamerscore in total. Like Halo 3 and Halo: Reach, there were originally 49 achievements and 1000 Gamerscore before the release of the Crimson Map Pack, which added 8 achievements and 250 Gamerscore to the list. 19 additional achievements and 500 Gamerscore were released along the Majestic Map Pack and Castle Map Pack. The Champions Bundle included 10 achievements and 250 Gamerscore, giving Halo 4 both the greatest number of achievements and highest Gamerscore of any Halo title.

Halo: Spartan Assault[edit]

Main article: Achievements (Halo: Spartan Assault)

In Halo: Spartan Assault, there are 20 achievements worth 200 Gamerscore for Windows Phone and Windows 8, 28 achievements and 400 Gamerscore for Xbox 360, and 30 achievements and 1000 Gamerscore for Xbox One.

Halo: The Master Chief Collection[edit]

Main article: Achievements (Halo: The Master Chief Collection)

In Halo: The Master Chief Collection, there is a total of 700 achievements worth 7000 Gamerscore, more than any previous Halo game.^[4]^[5] For the full list, click the link above.

Halo: Spartan Strike[edit]

Main article: Achievements (Halo: Spartan Strike)

In Halo: Spartan Strike, there is a total of 20 achievements worth 200 Gamerscore.^[6]

Halo 5: Guardians[edit]

Main article: Achievements (Halo 5: Guardians)

In Halo 5: Guardians, there is a total of 73 achievements worth 1250 Gamerscore.^[7]

Halo 5: Forge[edit]

Main article: Achievements (Halo 5: Forge)

In Halo 5: Forge, there are a total of 22 achievements worth 1000 Gamerscore.

Halo Wars: Definitive Edition[edit]

Main article: Achievements (Halo Wars: Definitive Edition)

In Halo Wars: Definitive Edition, there are a total of 75 achievements worth 1500 Gamerscore.

Halo Wars 2[edit]

Main article: Achievements (Halo Wars 2)

In Halo Wars 2, there are a total of 60 achievements worth 1000 Gamerscore.

Halo Infinite[edit]

Main article: Achievements (Halo Infinite)

In Halo Infinite, there are a total of 119 achievements worth 1600 Gamerscore.

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 [[File:Vidmaster_achievements_thumb-3-.jpg|thumb|300px|The "Vidmaster" set of achievements found in ''Halo 3''.]]
-An '''Achievement''' is a reward given to players when they accomplish certain gaming feats decided by the developer in videogames published for ''Games for Windows Live'' and the [[Xbox 360]] and the [[Xbox One]] consoles. Since the launch of the Xbox 360, it has been a mandatory requirement by [[Microsoft]] that all videogames published on the console (including 360 versions of multiplatform games) feature Achievements.
+An '''achievement''' is a reward given to players when they accomplish certain gaming feats decided by the developer in videogames published for ''Games for Windows Live'', [[Xbox 360]], [[Xbox One]], and [[Xbox Series X]] consoles, and on Valve's ''Steam'' platform. Since the launch of the Xbox 360, it has been a mandatory requirement by [[Microsoft]] that all videogames published on the console (including 360 versions of multiplatform games) feature achievements.
-Most Achievements also award the player Gamerpoints that count towards a gamer's total [[Gamerpoint|Gamerscore]]. These points, while not redeemable, are intended to serve as a tangible form of special rewards for unusual or skilled actions within game play.<ref>[http://support.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-one/games/achievements-and-challenges '''Xbox.com''': ''Xbox One achievements and challenges'']</ref> Most games contain 30-50 Achievements and a total of 1000 Gamerscore, though these numbers can be increased through the release of DLC packs.
+Most Microsoft achievements also award the player Gamerscore that count towards a gamer's total [[Gamerscore]]. These points, while not redeemable, are intended to serve as a tangible form of special rewards for unusual or skilled actions within game play.<ref>[http://support.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-one/games/achievements-and-challenges '''Xbox.com''': ''Xbox One achievements and challenges'']</ref> Most games contain 30-50 achievements and a total of 1000 Gamerscore, though these numbers can be increased through the release of DLC packs.
-On the Xbox 360 and Windows platforms, achievements take the appearance of icons or badges, not unlike the [[medals]] which can be found in the ''Halo'' games. In contrast to the original small, square achievement icons, Xbox One achievements are represented by large 16x9 images. Rather than icons, these images are often screenshots, concept art, or other related imagery. These images may or may not include additional text, such as the name of the title or a developer logo.
+On the Xbox 360, Windows and Steam platforms, achievements take the appearance of icons or badges, not unlike the [[medals]] which can be found in the ''Halo'' games. In contrast to the original small, square achievement icons, Xbox One achievements are represented by large 16x9 images. Rather than icons, these images are often screenshots, concept art, or other related imagery. These images may or may not include additional text, such as the name of the title or a developer logo.
-==''Halo 2 ''Vista Achievements==
+==''Halo 2 ''Vista==
-{{Main|List of Achievements for Halo 2 Vista}}
+{{Main|Achievements (Halo 2)}}
-[[Halo 2 (Windows Vista)|The PC version]] of ''[[Halo 2]]'' was the first ''Halo'' game to contain Achievements. Since ''Halo 2'' was released on the original Xbox, the Achievement system had not yet been invented. However, Achievements were added to the release of ''Halo 2'' as a game for Windows. There are 41 achievements.
+[[Halo 2 (Windows Vista)|The PC version]] of ''[[Halo 2]]'' was the first ''Halo'' game to contain achievements. Since ''Halo 2'' was released on the original Xbox, the achievement system had not yet been invented. However, achievements were added to the release of ''Halo 2'' as a game for Windows. There are 41 achievements.
 {{H2V Achievements}}
-==''Halo 3'' Achievements==
+==''Halo 3''==
-{{Main|List of Achievements for Halo 3}}
+{{Main|Achievements (Halo 3)}}
-In ''[[Halo 3]]'', there are currently 79 Achievements to unlock, worth a total of 1,750 Gamerscore. ''Halo 3'' was originally released with 49 Achievements, worth the standard 1,000 Gamerscore, but an additional 30 were added dealing with new [[map pack|downloadable content]], four of which were part of the Road to Recon challenge. The completion of these achievements, called the Vidmasters, plus the last three in ''Halo 3: ODST'' would unlock the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI/R variant|Recon]] armor for player models in multiplayer. Various achievements unlock [[armor permutations (Halo 3)|armor permutations]].
+In ''[[Halo 3]]'', there are currently 79 achievements to unlock, worth a total of 1,750 Gamerscore. ''Halo 3'' was originally released with 49 achievements, worth the standard 1,000 Gamerscore, but an additional 30 were added dealing with new [[map pack|downloadable content]], four of which were part of the Road to Recon challenge. The completion of these achievements, called the Vidmasters, plus the last three in ''Halo 3: ODST'' would unlock the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI/R variant|Recon]] armor for player models in multiplayer. Various achievements unlock [[Armor customization (Halo 3)|armor permutations]].
 {{Halo 3 Achievements}}
-==''Halo Wars'' Achievements==
+==''Halo Wars''==
-{{Main|List of Achievements for Halo Wars}}
+{{Main|Achievements (Halo Wars)}}
-Achievements appear in ''[[Halo Wars]]'', worth 1200 Gamerscore points in total.<ref>[http://www.xbox360achievements.org/game/halo-wars/achievements/ '''Xbox Achievements''': ''Halo Wars Achievements'']</ref> All of these Achievements are listed below.
+achievements appear in ''[[Halo Wars]]'', worth 1200 Gamerscore in total.<ref>[http://www.xbox360achievements.org/game/halo-wars/achievements/ '''Xbox Achievements''': ''Halo Wars Achievements'']</ref> All of these achievements are listed below.
 {{Halo Wars Achievements}}
-==''Halo 3: ODST'' Achievements==
+==''Halo 3: ODST''==
-{{Main|List of Achievements for Halo 3: ODST}}
+{{Main|Achievements (Halo 3: ODST)}}
-All Achievements in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' are listed below. Unlike the Achievements from ''Halo 3'', the actions required by several Achievements in ''ODST'' must be completed on specific levels in order to count. For example, the [[I Like Fire]] Achievement can only be unlocked on the [[Data Hive]] level.  There are three [[Vidmaster Challenges|Vidmaster challenges]] to complete in this game, and if these three achievements and the remaining four in ''Halo 3'' are completed, the Recon armor is unlocked for player models in multiplayer.
+All achievements in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' are listed below. Unlike the achievements from ''Halo 3'', the actions required by several achievements in ''ODST'' must be completed on specific levels in order to count. For example, the [[I Like Fire]] achievement can only be unlocked on the [[Data Hive]] level.  There are three [[Vidmaster Challenges|Vidmaster challenges]] to complete in this game, and if these three achievements and the remaining four in ''Halo 3'' are completed, the Recon armor is unlocked for player models in multiplayer.
 {{Halo 3: ODST Achievements}}
 ==''Halo Waypoint''==
-It is worth noting that ''[[Halo Waypoint]]'' has no achievements in and of itself. This is likely due to the fact that because ''Waypoint'' contains no original gameplay, any Achievements granted by it would just be rewarding players again for accomplishments they had already completed. ''Waypoint'' instead has [[Halo Waypoint#Avatar Awards|Avatar Awards]], achievable and viewable simply by accessing Waypoint after carrying out certain tasks in the various ''Halo'' games.
+It is worth noting that ''[[Halo Waypoint]]'' has no achievements in and of itself. This is likely due to the fact that because ''Waypoint'' contains no original gameplay, any achievements granted by it would just be rewarding players again for accomplishments they had already completed. ''Waypoint'' instead has [[Halo Waypoint#Avatar Awards|Avatar Awards]], achievable and viewable simply by accessing Waypoint after carrying out certain tasks in the various ''Halo'' games.
-==''Halo: Reach'' Achievements==
+==''Halo: Reach''==
-{{Main|List of Achievements for Halo: Reach}}
+{{Main|Achievements (Halo: Reach)}}
-In ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', there are 69 achievements worth 1700 Gamerscore in total. Like ''Halo 3'', there were originally 49 achievements and 1000 Gamerscore before the release of the [[Noble Map Pack]] and [[Defiant Map Pack]], which added 10 achievements and 400 gamerpoints to the list.  An additional three achievements were released for the Defiant Map Pack alongside the release of the [[Anniversary Map Pack]] which also included another [[seven]] achievements, for a final 300 gamerscore. Achievements in ''Halo: Reach'' also earn the player credits in the game.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_032610 '''Bungie Weekly Update''': ''Bungie Weekly Update: 03.26.10'']</ref>
+In ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', there are 69 achievements worth 1700 Gamerscore in total. Like ''Halo 3'', there were originally 49 achievements and 1000 Gamerscore before the release of the [[Noble Map Pack]] and [[Defiant Map Pack]], which added 10 achievements and 400 Gamerscore to the list.  An additional three achievements were released for the Defiant Map Pack alongside the release of the [[Anniversary Map Pack]] which also included another [[seven]] achievements, for a final 300 gamerscore. Achievements in ''Halo: Reach'' also earn the player credits in the game.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_032610 '''Bungie Weekly Update''': ''Bungie Weekly Update: 03.26.10'']</ref>
 {{Halo: Reach achievements}}
-==''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary'' Achievements==
+==''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''==
-{{Main|List of Achievements for Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary}}
+{{Main|Achievements (Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary)}}
 In ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'', there are 44 achievements worth 1000 Gamerscore in total.
 {{Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary Achievements|Halo CE Anniversary Logo Huge.png|70}}
-==''Halo 4'' Achievements==
+==''Halo 4''==
-{{Main|List of Achievements for Halo 4}}
+{{Main|Achievements (Halo 4)}}
-In ''[[Halo 4]]'', there are 86 achievements worth 2000 Gamerscore in total. Like ''Halo 3'' and ''Halo: Reach'', there were originally 49 achievements and 1000 Gamerscore before the release of the [[Crimson Map Pack]], which added 8 achievements and 250 Gamerpoints to the list. 19 additional achievements and 500 Gamerpoints were released along the [[Majestic Map Pack]] and [[Castle Map Pack]]. The [[Champions Bundle]] included 10 achievements and 250 Gamerpoints, giving ''Halo 4'' both the greatest number of achievements and highest Gamerscore of any ''Halo'' title.
+In ''[[Halo 4]]'', there are 86 achievements worth 2000 Gamerscore in total. Like ''Halo 3'' and ''Halo: Reach'', there were originally 49 achievements and 1000 Gamerscore before the release of the [[Crimson Map Pack]], which added 8 achievements and 250 Gamerscore to the list. 19 additional achievements and 500 Gamerscore were released along the [[Majestic Map Pack]] and [[Castle Map Pack]]. The [[Champions Bundle]] included 10 achievements and 250 Gamerscore, giving ''Halo 4'' both the greatest number of achievements and highest Gamerscore of any ''Halo'' title.
 {{Halo 4 Achievements}}
-==''Halo: Spartan Assault'' Achievements==
+==''Halo: Spartan Assault''==
-{{Main|List of Achievements for Halo: Spartan Assault}}
+{{Main|Achievements (Halo: Spartan Assault)}}
 In ''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]'', there are 20 achievements worth 200 Gamerscore for Windows Phone and Windows 8, 28 achievements and 400 Gamerscore for Xbox 360, and 30 achievements and 1000 Gamerscore for Xbox One.
 {{Halo: Spartan Assault Achievements}}
-==''Halo: The Master Chief Collection'' Achievements==
+==''Halo: The Master Chief Collection''==
-{{Main|List of Achievements for Halo: The Master Chief Collection}}
+{{Main|Achievements (Halo: The Master Chief Collection)}}
 In ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'', there is a total of 700 achievements worth 7000 Gamerscore, more than any previous ''Halo'' game.<ref>[http://ca.ign.com/wikis/halo-master-chief-collection/Achievements#Halo_4_Achievements '''IGN''': ''Achievements - Halo: The Master Chief Collection'']</ref><ref>[http://www.gamespot.com/articles/halo-the-master-chief-collection-is-an-achievement/1100-6422880/ '''GameSpot''': ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection Is an Achievement Hunter's Dream'']</ref> For the full list, click the link above.
 {{Master Chief Collection Achievements}}
-==''Halo: Spartan Strike'' Achievements==
+==''Halo: Spartan Strike''==
-{{Main|List of Achievements for Halo: Spartan Strike}}
+{{Main|Achievements (Halo: Spartan Strike)}}
-In ''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]'', there is a total of 20 achievements worth 200 Gamerpoints.<ref>[http://www.xboxachievements.com/game/halo-spartan-strike-w8/achievements/ '''Xbox Achievements''' - ''Halo: Spartan Strike'']</ref>
+In ''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]'', there is a total of 20 achievements worth 200 Gamerscore.<ref>[http://www.xboxachievements.com/game/halo-spartan-strike-w8/achievements/ '''Xbox Achievements''' - ''Halo: Spartan Strike'']</ref>
 {{Halo: Spartan Strike Achievements}}
-==''Halo 5: Guardians'' Achievements==
+==''Halo 5: Guardians''==
-{{Main|List of Achievements for Halo 5: Guardians}}
+{{Main|Achievements (Halo 5: Guardians)}}
-In ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'', there is a total of 73 achievements worth 1250 Gamerpoints.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/halo-5-guardians-achievements-revealed '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Achievements Revealed'']</ref>
+In ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'', there is a total of 73 achievements worth 1250 Gamerscore.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/halo-5-guardians-achievements-revealed '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Achievements Revealed'']</ref>
 {{Halo 5: Guardians Achievements}}
-==''Halo 5: Forge'' Achievements==
+==''Halo 5: Forge''==
-{{Main|List of Achievements for Halo 5: Forge}}
+{{Main|Achievements (Halo 5: Forge)}}
-In ''[[Halo 5: Forge]]'', there are a total of 22 achievements worth 1000 gamerpoints.
+In ''[[Halo 5: Forge]]'', there are a total of 22 achievements worth 1000 Gamerscore.
 {{Halo 5: Forge Achievements}}
 ==''Halo Wars: Definitive Edition''==
-{{Main|List of Achievements for Halo Wars: Definitive Edition}}
+{{Main|Achievements (Halo Wars: Definitive Edition)}}
-In ''[[Halo Wars: Definitive Edition]]'', there are a total of 75 achievements worth 1500 Gamerpoints.
+In ''[[Halo Wars: Definitive Edition]]'', there are a total of 75 achievements worth 1500 Gamerscore.
 {{Halo Wars: Definitive Edition Achievements}}
 ==''Halo Wars 2''==
-{{Main|List of Achievements for Halo Wars 2}}
+{{Main|Achievements (Halo Wars 2)}}
-In ''[[Halo Wars 2]]'', there are a total of 60 achievements worth 1000 Gamerpoints.
+In ''[[Halo Wars 2]]'', there are a total of 60 achievements worth 1000 Gamerscore.
 {{Halo Wars 2 Achievements}}
+==''Halo Infinite''==
+{{Main|Achievements (Halo Infinite)}}
+In ''[[Halo Infinite]]'', there are a total of 119 achievements worth 1600 Gamerscore.
+{{Halo Infinite Achievements}}
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 ==See also==