Blizzard Entertainment, the maker of Diablo IV, has revealed the accessibility features that it has incorporated into the game. According to a blog post by lead accessibility designer Drew McCrory, the team aimed to create a game that would appeal to all players, regardless of their physical capabilities. The post highlighted the major features that the team added to the game including dexterity assistance, text assistance, and vision assistance.
Blizzard developers began by using Diablo 2: Resurrected as a starting point and then added accessibility features that would be useful to players with disabilities while not affecting gameplay for other players. For example, players can now remap buttons on both keyboard and mouse or controller, activate skill toggle and action wheel (both holding or toggling buttons), or swap the left and right sticks. Another feature is persistent target lock, which helps players maintain focus on a specific enemy or target for a longer period.
Text assistance features added in Diablo IV include cinematic subtitles, with options for font color, scaling, and background opacity. Another feature is speech-to-text, which is useful for players who use chat in-game. Vision assistance features include font and cursor resizing, in-game gear audio cues and player and item highlights in color as well as screen reader support.
The Diablo IV development team has requested that players offer feedback regarding these features and any additional accessibility changes that they would like to see added in future updates. Additionally, Blizzard staff has assured players that they should expect a smooth game launch next month.
Diablo IV’s accessibility features illustrate a growing trend in game development as it becomes increasingly important to create games that are enjoyable for everyone, regardless of their physical abilities. By incorporating these features, Diablo IV will be more inclusive and allow players to enjoy the game based on their interests, rather than physical limitations.
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According to https://www.eurogamer.net/blizzard-details-diablo-4-accessibility-features
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