PlayStation first-party games have multiple accessibility features built-in. (Photo by Marcel Strauss on Unsplash)
The Accessibility Tags feature will allow game developers to provide detailed information on the accessibility features supported in their games – right in the PlayStation Store on PS5.
Sony has been highly vocal about introducing new accessibility features to PlayStation—both in first-party games and the PS5 console interface, and now, the gaming giant is introducing the new Accessibility Tags feature—which allows game developers to add accessibility features. Allows for detailed information to be provided. in their games.
Sony said in a blogpost, “When you browse the various game hubs on the PlayStation Store game hub on PS5, you will see a list of accessibility features by pressing the ‘triangle’ button if the game you selected supports the accessibility tag.” “
The Accessibility Tags feature will be available on the PlayStation Store on PS5 for both PS5 and PS4 games. When both the PS5 and PS4 versions of a title are available, you can compare the accessibility tags for each using the dropdown menu.
Sony claims that there are over 50 accessibility tags in six different categories to choose from – Visual, Audio, Subtitles and Captions, Controls, Gameplay, and Online Communication.
The PlayStation Store for PS5 will be getting accessibility tags this week. But initially, first-party PlayStation Studios games such as God of War, Returnal, and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart will only support these tags at launch, with more games being added gradually. The feature will be implemented into Game Hub on PS5 over the course of the year, as more developers get on board.
“With a wide range of accessibility settings within the PS5 console UI, Accessibility Tags will empower you to personalize your PS5 gaming experience for your individual gameplay needs,” Sony said.
This is another initiative by Sony to make video games accessible to more people, along with Project Leonardo, which was unveiled last year.
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