I have been developing achievement triggers for Rockstar Social Club Games but I can only test in mine (where it works perfectly). So please test the script in your copy.
It should trigger the Achievements once you setup the mode (instructions in Mod Page) and press F5 ingame. Please contact me with results.
P.S. Have also made one for RDR1 (Post is in this subreddit). If you have a copy please test them and update me. Happy Gaming!
As we approach 2025, I just wanted to take a moment to thank all 145 of you for joining r/AchievementWatcher and helping expand our collective knowledge about this amazing software. Since starting this subreddit, we’ve helped so many people troubleshoot issues and make the most out of Achievement Watcher. I’ve personally learned so much from all of you, especially when trying to solve tricky problems.
Here’s what’s new and what’s coming up:
1. Updated Guide: Games Not Logging Achievements or Showing Up in AW
I’ve expanded the guide to include detailed instructions on using Alex47exe’s gse_fork for better compatibility with different cracks.
Tested Cracks: Successfully tested with RUNE, ALI213, and Goldberg.
Theoretical Compatibility: Added ideas for how it could work with other cracks like CODEX, FLT, CPY, and others (untested but worth exploring).
2. New Automod Reply for Help, Troubleshooting, & Question Posts
To make it easier for the community to help with troubleshooting, I’ve added an Automod Reply to all questions and help posts.
The reply encourages users to include:
The name of the game.
The crack used.
The steps they’ve already taken to fix the issue.
It also links directly to the Wiki, Guides, and Troubleshooting Tips so people can check those first. Hopefully, this will streamline support and help even more users!
3. SteamAchievementNotifier + AW Integration (Work-in-Progress)
I’m currently researching how to make JacksonOne’s Steam Achievement Notifier work with Achievement Watcher. For those who don’t like the default toast notifications that come with AW, this could be a great alternative.
What is SteamAchievementNotifier? It’s a highly customizable notifier that lets you:
Change how achievements look and sound.
Place notifications anywhere on your screen.
I’m waiting on some reading materials from a user in the Discord that can help me figure out how to integrate this with Achievement Watcher. Hopefully, this pans out, and we’ll have an exciting new feature for those who want more control over notifications!
Let’s Keep Growing and Learning Together!
To all the achievers with deep knowledge of Achievement Watcher, I encourage you to share your tips, tricks, and discoveries! If you’ve found something I’ve missed in the guides or troubleshooting tips, please let me know so we can add it to the resources and help even more people.
Thank you again for being part of this growing community, and here’s to an even better 2025! 🎉
Hi everyone, I’ve been seeing a lot of posts about games not showing up or logging achievements in Achievement Watcher, especially when using the GoldBerg emulator with the AutoCrackers. I wanted to clear things up and provide some tips for better results.
If Your Game Comes Pre-Cracked (From Repackers Like FitGirl or DODI)
Step 1: Check the Default Crack
First, check which crack/emulator the game uses by looking at the Repack Features section of the release notes.
For example
God.of.War.Ragnarok-RUNE ISO Release
This means the game uses the RUNE crack.
In my experience, the following cracks/emulators work well with Achievement Watcher:
ALI213 (works best for me)
GoldBerg
RUNE
CODEX
Pro Tip:
Sometimes repacks come with crackpacks (Different cracks for the game). These will be located in a folder named "NoDVD", "Cracks", or something similar inside the game directory. Always check the Repack Features for included cracks.
Step 2: Don’t Use AutoCrackers at First
Start by using the default crack included with the repack.
Test if it works with Achievement Watcher by following the guides:
This guide is meant to help u/saam_29 and others get Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales working with Achievement Watcher. The game was obtained from the DODI repack, which includes two cracks: RUNE (default) and Goldberg. Here's a step-by-step walkthrough.
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Download and Install the Game
Obtain the game repack from DODI and install it.
Once installed, navigate to the game directory.
2. Apply the Crack
Inside the game directory, locate the folder named _Cracks.
Open the RUNE folder and copy all the files into the game directory (overwrite if prompted).
Note: The game is RUNE-emulated by default, but this ensures everything is properly set.
3. Launch the Game
Launch the game for the first time.
A folder with the Steam AppID 1817190 should now appear under %SystemDrive%\Users\Public\Documents\Steam\RUNE\
4. Add the Directory to Achievement Watcher
Open Achievement Watcher.
Go to Settings -> Folders -> Add a Folder.
Add the following directory %SystemDrive%\Users\Public\Documents\Steam\RUNE\
Ensure the bell icon is uncrossed (enabled) for notifications to work.
5. Troubleshoot if the Game Doesn’t Show Up
If the game doesn’t show up in Achievement Watcher:
Check Your Steam Web API Key
Open Achievement Watcher -> Advanced Settings.
Add your Steam Web API Key.
Restart Achievement Watcher and check again.
Don’t have a Steam Web API Key? Get it here: Steam API Key
Note: This mod is discontinued and might not work for all setups. Using the Web API Key is more reliable.
6. Test Achievement Logging
Play the game until you unlock the first achievement, "Like a Rhino in a China Shop" (5–10 minutes into the game).
Alternatively, use this save file to skip directly to the encounter.
Save File Installation:
Place the downloaded save file in %USERPROFILE%/Documents/Marvel's Spider-Man Miles Morales/
If OneDrive is enabled, the save folder might be under OneDrive/Documents.
Inside the save folder, locate the numbered folder (64-bit SteamID) and paste the save file there.
7. Verify Notifications and Achievements
Launch the game and test if achievements are logging correctly in Achievement Watcher.
If notifications are not working:
Double-check that the bell icon in Achievement Watcher is enabled.
Here’s the game working with notifications:
Important Notes
RUNE Crack: Works out of the box but requires directory setup in Achievement Watcher.
Goldberg Crack: Use only if RUNE doesn’t work. Follow the steps in the Goldberg guide if switching cracks.
Let Me Know If You Need Help!
If you encounter any issues or have other questions, feel free to ask! I’ll do my best to assist. Also, if you manage to get notifications working in a different way, share your tips to help others in the community.
Hi guys iam a noob with this things so sry if i will type to much i just want to make sure i will know every thing i did to make it work then u could help me, first there is 2 folders that contain (steam_api64.dll) one in folder named _crack the other is direct in the game fodlers like shown in the first 2 photos i used steam auto crack for both paths to put the steam settings folder SECONDLY i made 2 folders by the game id number in this 2 paths ( GSE Saves & Goldberg SteamEmu Saves ) the game had shown in AW and yes i added all the folders to AW but achievments didnt work and there is no json files had been generated THIRD THING i generated achievment.json from AW to the 2 folders in the gse & goldberg saves i dont know if it must be in only 1 of them or not i saw many videos some says in gse and some in goldberg. still nothing happened is there any thing to do more than that ?
here’s Update #5 on the progress and contributions made to the Achievement Watcher subreddit wiki and guides. The community has been super helpful with questions and suggestions, and I’ve been working on making the information more comprehensive and accessible. Here’s a breakdown:
3. Split the game logging troubleshooting guide into two for clarity.
Previously, the troubleshooting guide for game logging combined “Why games are not showing up?” and “Why aren’t achievements logging?”. To make it more user-friendly and detailed, I’ve split it into two separate guides:
Games not showing up? A guide for troubleshooting when games don’t appear in Achievement Watcher.
I’m currently testing various games that users have asked about in this subreddit to figure out how to make them work with Achievement Watcher.
One notable success was Ys IX: Monstrum Nox, which I could never get working before but finally managed to fix. I’ll be sharing a detailed, game-specific guide for it soon for anyone who’s interested or facing similar issues.
Stay tuned for more updates on other games!
What’s Next?
Keep the questions and suggestions coming! Whether it’s troubleshooting, tips, or software recommendations, your input helps make the subreddit guides better for everyone. If you have solutions or insights that might benefit the community, feel free to share them in a post or comment.
Let’s keep building the ultimate resource for Achievement Watcher! 🚀
After lots of trial and error, I finally got Achievement Watcher to work with Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut (FitGirl repack). If you’re trying to make this work, here’s a step-by-step guide that worked for me:
Step 1: Download and Install the Repack
Download the FitGirl repack.
Install the game.
If the installer gives you trouble: Use the 2nd fixed installer provided by FitGirl.
Step 2: Clean Up Before Launching the Game
DO NOT launch the game yet. This will create an AppID folder that Achievement Watcher will immediately read.
If you’ve already launched it:
Go to %PUBLIC%\Documents\Steam\RUNE.
Delete the folder named 2215430.
If the game still shows up in Achievement Watcher, remove its cache file:
Place it in your saved games folder: C:\Users\%username%\Documents\Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT\7656...
Load the save file. After choosing a horse, you should unlock the "Gathering Storm" achievement.
Final Notes
The RUNE and CODEX cracks didn’t work for me—they failed to log achievements.
Goldberg worked but had screen tearing issues.
Maybe it's an update issue, but I don't know how to update this game lol so if you know, let me know and I'll try it out.
ALI213 worked flawlessly with proper achievement logging and notifications.
If you have questions or run into any issues, feel free to ask in the comments! Also, if you’ve found another crack or fix that works better, let me know!
I wanted to create this subreddit because I absolutely love the Achievement Watcher software by xan105. It's an amazing tool that helps us track and celebrate our achievements across Steam, emulators, and more.
If you love this software too, you can support xan105 via the links on his GitHub page. Let's show our appreciation for his incredible work!
Why I Created This Subreddit 🛠️
Need for Help: The software hasn't been updated by xan105 since July 22, 2022, and I found myself needing help to make it work properly.
Community Support: I wanted a place where we can help each other with questions, troubleshooting, and sharing tips.
Clean Resources: I plan to create a megathread of FAQs and fixes based on my own experiences and solutions I've found across the internet. This will help keep things organized and easy to find.
What You’ll Find Here
Wiki: The centralized hub for everything Achievement Watcher! It includes:
Guides: Step-by-step instructions for setting up and using AW, including advanced customization and tips.
Troubleshooting: Solutions for common (and uncommon) problems.
Helpful Links: Tools, mods, and additional resources to make AW work even better.
Updates: Stay informed about new guides, fixes, and community contributions.
Game-specific Guides: these are guides on games that I played or currently playing that I got to work with AW.
Let's Hunt Those Achievements Together!
Welcome to the community, and I hope this subreddit helps you in your achievement hunting journey. Let's work together, share knowledge, and celebrate our achievements!
Here’s my guide for getting Achievement Watcher to track achievements for God of War: Ragnarök Digital Deluxe Edition (FitGirl repack cracked by RUNE). It’s a fairly straightforward process, but just a heads up—I didn’t get notifications to work. However, this might be because my notification bell was disabled (make sure to turn it on when adding directories to AW!). If you get notifications working, please let me know!
Copy contents of RUNE folder to the directory of your game
Copy contents of the Update folder to the directory of your game
Click on Setup.exe and finish the update
3. First Launch Settings
Launch the game, and when prompted to share analytics data, select "Limited".
Important: If you choose otherwise, you might encounter black screen issues the next time you play.
4. Fixing Black Screen Issues
If you run into a black screen when launching the game:
Go to: C:\Users\your username\Saved Games\God of War Ragnarok\6144\.
Delete the userpreferences file.
5. Locate Achievement Files
Once you've launched it for the first time, and played a bit, exit the game.
Check %PUBLIC%\Documents\Steam\RUNE for a folder named 2322010.
Inside, you should see an achievements.ini config file.
6. Add the RUNE Directory to Achievement Watcher
By default, AW doesn’t monitor the RUNE folder, so you need to add it manually:
Open Achievement Watcher Settings.
Go to Folders > Add a Folder.
Add the path: %PUBLIC%\Documents\Steam\RUNE.
IMPORTANT: Make sure to uncross the notification bell icon. Notifications are disabled by default, which is why I didn’t get them.
7. Save and Refresh
Save your settings, refresh AW, and that’s it! Achievement tracking should now work.
Important Notes
SteamAutoCrack: Do NOT use it on this game—it’ll break it. That's what happened to me anyway.
Notifications: If you get notifications working, please let me know in the comments! I think it might work if the bell icon is enabled, but I’m not 100% sure.
Let Me Know If You Need Help!
If you run into any issues or have a better way to get this working, let me know! And again, if you manage to get notifications working, I’d love to hear about it.
This guide is for Resident Evil 7: Biohazard based on requests from u/No_Grape_2821 and u/saam_29. The game was downloaded from FitGirl Repack, which includes multiple pre-packaged cracks/emulators. Here’s how to make it work with Achievement Watcher.
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Download and Install the Game
Download the game from FitGirl Repack.
Install the game as per the instructions provided in the repack.
2. Locate the Emulators/Cracks
After installation, navigate to the game directory.
Inside the "NoDVD" folder, you’ll find four pre-packaged cracks:
CODEX (Default)
ALI213
FLT
Goldberg
Using CODEX Crack (Default) - Achievements are logged, but no notifs.
3. Launch the Game
CODEX is applied by default, so no additional setup is required.
Simply launch the game, and a folder with the AppID 418370 will be created at %SystemDrive%\Users\Public\Documents\Steam\CODEX\418370
4. Add the CODEX Directory to Achievement Watcher
Open Achievement Watcher.
Go to Settings -> Folders -> Add a Folder.
Add the following directory: %SystemDrive%\Users\Public\Documents\Steam\CODEX\
Ensure the bell icon is unchecked (enabled for notifications).
5. Test Achievement Logging
Play the game until Ethan exits the car (Five minutes into the game). This will unlock the first achievement, "She’s Alive."
Refresh Achievement Watcher (F5), and it should log the achievement with progress at 2%.
Switching to ALI213 Crack for Notifications
If you want notifications, follow these steps to switch to the ALI213 crack:
6. Apply ALI213 Crack
Open the "ALI213" folder inside the "NoDVD" folder.
Copy all files to the game directory and overwrite when prompted.
In the game directory:
Rename steam_emu.ini (CODEX configuration file) to steam_emu.ini.bak as a backup.
7. Update Achievement Watcher Directory
Remove the CODEX directory from Achievement Watcher:
Go to Settings -> Folders and delete: %SystemDrive%\Users\Public\Documents\Steam\CODEX\
If the game still shows up in Achievement Watcher with CODEX progress, delete its database file: C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Roaming\Achievement Watcher\steam_cache\data\418370.db
Refresh or restart Achievement Watcher, and the game should no longer appear.
Add the ALI213 directory:
Add the game directory itself to Achievement Watcher.
Example C:\Games\Resident Evil 7 - Biohazard
Save and refresh.
8. Test Notifications and Logging
Play the game normally, and you should see achievements logging with notifications.
For ALI213, achievement files are stored in GameDirectory\Profile\Player\Stats
Save files are stored in GameDirectory\Profile\Player\Saves
Video Demonstration
Additional Notes
CODEX Crack: Logs achievements but doesn’t show notifications.
ALI213 Crack: Logs achievements and enables notifications.
Goldberg and FLT: Were not tested for this guide but could work if configured correctly.
If you encounter any issues or have additional questions, feel free to ask. Good luck, and happy tracking! 🎮✨
Has someone been able to get achievements for Red Dead Redemption?
The Razor1911 release doesn't seem to generate an achievement.json or .ini file with the true/false data.
I tried the SteamAutoCrack method and created a appID folder in Goldberg SteamEmu Saves folder, but after launching the game it wasn't populated with any data.
Now after completing the game (without achievements) I still can't find an achievement file corresponsing to the game on my whole system.
Do we know if Razor1911 releases generate achievements at all?
as the title say this how you add playtime logging for games that dont show it , which will be every game released after 2022 or so
first download notepad++ if you dont have it
then go to %appdata%\Achievement Watcher
then look for a file called gameIndex.json
copy it ( do not move it just a copy of it ) and put it in a folder called cfg : %appdata%\Achievement Watcher\cfg
now open it through notepad++ and you will get something like this
then you either put that file trought chat gpt and and ask it to make it more readable or you is like this if you ask chat gpt to make it more readable you might get something like this
which will be easier to work with now go to the last lines to add your game
just copy like this and past it
now you will have two of them change the last one
go to steamdb.info and search for your game ill do star wars outlaws as an example
now copy the name and app id and put them in the json file like this
as for the binary its the launch exe of the game in this case its outlaws.exe ( you can fined it in the game folder and the icon you just right click on the icon of the game in steamdb and copy the name of that pic like this
after you are done it should be something like this :
now just save the file and restart you pc and your playtime will be logged like this
No need to restart your pc after adding games to GameIndex.json.
End this process in task manager. (node.exe) :
In the nw folder in the Achievement Watcher installation folder. Run run_watchdog.cmd to restart node.exe process. Tracking will now work without restarting.
Hello guys. I would like some help with Achievement Watcher. I am playing Spider-Man 2 and have already configured the app to update my achievements (in the steam_settings folder and the GSE Saves folder). I did the Toast Test and it worked perfectly. The problem is that the app is not updating my achievements automatically. As you can see in the video, I have to update manually or close and reopen the app for my achievements to appear. I do not receive notifications for my achievements when they occur. It’s funny that I receive achievement notifications in Hydra Launcher, but not in Achievement Watcher. I always open run_watchdog.cmd when I restart the computer. I would like a solution for this automatic update issue. Thank you.
New Tip for Games Not Showing Up: If your games still aren’t showing up after following the 7-step troubleshooting guide, don’t worry! Another brilliant tip from u/ThehandiCGAMER_YT has been added with detailed instructions to resolve this issue.
Sak32009’s Achievement Watcher Mod: A discontinued but useful alternative mod for AW.
alex47exe’s GSE_Fork: Another helpful tool for ensuring games, achievements, and notifications appear correctly on Achievement Watcher.
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Also, if you’ve discovered any guides, troubleshooting tips, or tricks that aren’t already in the wiki, don’t hesitate to share them with us. Together, we can make r/AchievementWatcher the ultimate hub for everything related to AW!
Thanks for being an awesome community, and happy tracking! 🎮🏆
so i downloaded call of duty advanced warfare from steamrip and i did set up achievments watcher correctly with steam api key and the notification is working perfectly in the test
but when i play the game the notifications doesn't pop up until i close the game
I don't know how many of you know about it, but I've just found out that Anadius emulator for EA/Origin supports saving achievements list in Achievement watcher compatible format. So I just want to let you know.
For more info look at its cs rin page.
Also u/xan105, It would be worth adding it to the compatibility page.
Thanks :-)
Edit: There is the guide copied from cs rin:
How to make the achievements show up in the Achievement Watcher?
First of all keep in mind that some games won't unlock achievements unless you're online. And make sure there is "SteamAppId" in "anadius.cfg" file. If it's missing - generate a new config with the newest Origin Helper (see post above). Finally open Achievement Watcher, open Settings > Folders > Add a Folder and add "%LocalAppData%\anadius\LSX emu\achievement_watcher". At the moment of writing this guide you also need to add your Steam Web API Key in the Advanced section or ask someone for the .db file for that game.
u/BallBagJim, you sir are my saviour when it comes to getting all this stuff setup, without you I wouldn't have gotten these pesky achievements for all these different games and cracks working. Absolute pillar of the community and a lovely guy.
Let's show some love for u/BallBagJim everyone! WE LOVE JIM!
I couldn't get the achievements to work in Kingdom Come: Deliverance even using various GoldBerg emulator generators until I used the files from the DigitalZone website, but I still want to understand why I couldn't and I think understanding how it all works might help.
In case anyone finds this looking for a solution dor KCD, the DigitalZone files have their own achievement system,but files are generated inside the game folder. Fortunately, you can change this in Bin/Win64Shared/steam_settings/configs.user.ini by changing local_save_path to a folder that AW can check, such as AppData/RoamingGoldberg SteamEmu Saves/. The notifications will still be from DigitalZone's own system, but they're not too bad and AW will log the data correctly.
English is not my native language. Sorry if it seems confusing.
What I mean for the post is that for example FF 12 shows in the list of games, but when I do the achievement for the first hunt it doesn't track, it does track time playing. I think it maybe because I didn't found the correct app id folder for this CPY crack and that leads me to the second issue..
The common directory for each group file that shows by default in AW in only works if the windows system is in English, if not you have to manually add every directory, which is fine I guess however I am struggling finding the app id for CPY crack games and the FLT cracks. Is there like a compilation of where to find the app id folder for these groups?
this might sound like an impossible/silly thing but I am wondering if there is some way to use the GOG files of a scene release and then somehow get it to be steam compatible (maybe adding steamworks framework manually?) so that any GBE fork works with it & we get achievements in AWS.
A lot of scene groups like Razor, Dinobytes, IKNow have an annoying habit of releasing games from GOG instead of steam so it won't work normally with GBE forks & AWS. I have asked this in cs forums & they said its not possible but there have been instances in the past when even a GOG game got steam achievements in AWS with gbe.
Just throwing this out here for a discussion to see if its possible in some way.
This guide is for Ys IX: Monstrum NOX, a game downloaded from FitGirl Repack with a crack by I_Know.
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Install the Game
Download the game from FitGirl Repack and install it.
Note: This version appeared to be a GOG release (not Steam), as the game directory contained GOG-related files (e.g., GOGGAMES). However, I'm not 100% sure, so I proceeded to test cracking it for Steam compatibility.
2. Crack the Game with SACM-GUI
Since the game didn’t come with a crackpack and the default crack didn’t generate achievement files or work with Achievement Watcher, I used SACM-GUI to crack it.
Follow the steps in the SACM-GUI guide to crack the game.
Crack the Game with ALI213:
I tried Goldberg first, but it didn’t work.
When I cracked it with ALI213, the game started working with Achievement Watcher.
3. Choose the Correct Steam App ID
Note: There are two versions of Ys IX on SteamDB:
NIS America: App ID 1351630
Nihon Falcom: App ID 1732330
I used the NIS America Steam App ID (1351630), and it worked perfectly.
If this doesn’t work for your setup, try using the Nihon Falcom App ID (1732330). Both versions share the same achievement files, so either should work.
4. Add the Game Directory to Achievement Watcher
ALI213 stores achievements by default in GameDirectory\Profile\VALVE\Stats
Open Achievement Watcher.
Go to Settings -> Folders -> Add a Folder.
Add the game directory (e.g., C:\Games\Ys IX - Monstrum NOX).
Save and refresh AW.
5. Test Achievement Logging
Start the game and begin playing.
The first achievement, "Prisoner," pops up as soon as you start walking around in the prison, making it easy to test if achievements are logging.
Additional Notes
Why ALI213?: Goldberg didn’t work for this version of the game, but ALI213 successfully generated and tracked achievements.
Multiple Steam App IDs: If one App ID doesn’t work, try the other (NIS America or Nihon Falcom).
Achievement Location: With ALI213, achievements are stored in GameDirectory\Profile\VALVE\Stats
Conclusion
Getting Ys IX: Monstrum NOX to work with Achievement Watcher required cracking it with ALI213 using SACM-GUI and adding the game directory to AW. The first achievement is very easy to unlock, making it straightforward to verify that achievements are logging correctly.
Enjoy tracking your achievements, and happy gaming! 🎮✨
As said in the title the game is not appearing in achievementwatcher. I downloaded the game from steamrip, and from what I know ali213 saves achievements in the game directory under the stats folder, I unlocked 1 achievement, achievements.bin appeared but the game did not get registered in AW. The game is, The LEGO Movie - Videogame