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At Terra, we don\u2019t view accessibility as a fleeting trend or a task to cross off a to-do list. That\u2019s because we know accessibility needs to be treated as a fundamental component of what games are meant to do: engage people, regardless of ability, background, or interface. Even so, in much of the gaming industry, accessibility is still treated as \u201cextra\u201d; an optional feature or a nice-to-have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When discussing accessibility, our chief innovation officer, Bel\u00e9n Agull\u00f3 Garc\u00eda<\/a>, doesn\u2019t mince words. \u201cAccessibility is not, and shouldn\u2019t be, about making an additional effort to cater to the needs of a select few. That approach is exclusive in and of itself, because it creates a false perception that certain users fall outside the \u2018standard\u2019 experience when, in reality, the only standard should be human variability.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this context, inclusivity isn\u2019t generosity; it\u2019s simply doing the right thing by delivering to the broadest audience possible. Aiming for universally good design from the start should be the norm by now, and it\u2019s long overdue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Accessibility Actually Means in Games<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

An essential truth to understand about accessibility is that what benefits one group of players often benefits many more. After all, the point of accessibility is to remove friction for anyone who wants to play the game<\/a>, whether they use adaptive controls, screen readers, translated interfaces, or just prefer larger text.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cConsider eyesight,\u201d Bel\u00e9n says. \u201cIt\u2019s easier for someone without impaired vision to deactivate a screen reader than the other way around. That\u2019s the mindset we need: default to inclusion.\u201d Bel\u00e9n has seen in her own work the way an inclusive approach tends to have a broad benefit. \u201cControl remapping is a great example, because it’s one of the most commonly requested features by players with motor impairments. But it’s also something left-handed players, parents of toddlers, and even streamers can and do use. The same goes for adjustable font size, clear UI contrast, and flexible difficulty settings, to name a few.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These examples aren\u2019t edge-case requests, but they certainly could be labeled as a good design based on user experience that can end up helping many players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accessibility and Innovation, Hand in Hand<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We often hear concerns that accessible design means compromising on a game\u2019s creativity or challenge<\/a>, but existing titles have demonstrated the contrary. Games like The Last of Us Part II, Street Fighter 6, Diablo IV, and more have proven that it\u2019s possible to push boundaries while bringing everyone along for the ride. Consider that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n