Sony brings accessibility tags to the PlayStation Store on PS5

gamedeveloper.com:

Sony has added accessibility tags to the PlayStation Store on the PlayStation 5 so developers can provide more details about the accessibility options they're offering players.

"Accessibility Tags allow game developers to provide detailed insight on accessibility features supported in their games. As you browse various game hubs on PlayStation Store game hubs on PS5, you’ll see a list of accessibility features by pressing the 'Triangle' button if the game you select supports Accessibility Tags," said the company in a blog post.

"These can range from visual and audio accessibility settings to DualSense controller options, difficulty settings, and online communication features like chat transcription."

Accessibility tags will be available for both PS5 and PS4 games on the PlayStation Store on PS5. There was no mention as to whether they'll eventually become available on the PS4, although Sony noted users will be able to compare what accessibility options are available for titles that support both PS5 and PS4.

All in, there are more than 50 accessibility tags for developers to choose from across six categories: visual, audio, subtitle and caption, control, gameplay, and online communication.

For instance, the visual category covers features such as clear text, large text, color alternatives, audio cues, and directional audio indicators. The control category, meanwhile, comprises features like button remapping, thumbstick sensitivity, and the ability to play without button holds.

At launch, a number of first-party titles will support accessibility tags including God of War Ragnarok, Gran Turismo 7, Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Returnal, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, and Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut.

Sony noted that