Accessibility is a topic that we consider very important in the world of video games. That everyone can play video games as they have been conceived, regardless of their abilities, is a task that should always be welcomed and embraced. That’s why we always try to highlight when studios make this kind of effort. Because it is something that benefits everyone, not just those who need these features.
The latest game to introduce accessibility options has been Tekken 8. Although the game demo was released on December 21st, it wasn’t until recently that the news broke. The game not only had accessibility options, but they were generously deep and intelligent. With several fully optional Color Support options, the game allows you to change the aesthetics of the game so that people with visual impairments can enjoy it without any issues.
When the topic started to be discussed, one person decided to comment on it in depth: Katsuhiro Harada, producer of Tekken. Since he is someone who usually comments on game development topics, he has decided to provide some more insights into the development of these accessibility options. Because this is not something that emerged for Tekken 8. These options were previously developed for a Tekken 7 trial version that included accessibility options that were not implemented in the game. Something they decided to implement, once polished, in the next installment of the franchise.
The accessibility options of this class have become much more common in the last couple of years than they were when Tekken 7 came out in 2015. This year, its direct competitor, Street Fighter 6, has added a sound-based accessibility option so that players with visual impairments can play without any problem. Therefore, it is expected that we will continue to see more news of this kind during 2024.
Tekken 8 will be released on January 26, 2024 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and PC. Meanwhile, the demo, including Color Support options, is already available on those same platforms.
