World of Warcraft could be getting an achievements system in the future, according to chit-chat related to the Wrath of the Lich King alpha test.

According to Deathknight.info, entering '/achievements' into the game's console brings up a brand new achievements interface, complete with test achievements with a points value.

Of course, given that this is alpha code this could still be nonsense, but we're intrigued to say the least.

The new rewards system appears similar to other titles, and it is obvious realise this is an area where they can improve. That said, we've no official word yet, and given the hidden nature of this feature in the alpha it still seems dubious whether achievements will definitely make it into the final release.

More on this as we get it.

By Luke Guttridge