Gaming Industry Launches Unified Accessibility Tagging System

The Accessible Games Initiative introduces 24 standard tags to improve clarity on accessibility features in video games.

The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) has launched the Accessible Games Initiative with support from major gaming companies including EA, Google, Microsoft, Nintendo, Sony, and Ubisoft.
The initiative features 24 standardized tags to highlight accessibility features like narrated menus, input remapping, and large subtitles on digital storefronts and product pages.
The tags were developed with input from players with disabilities, advocacy groups, and game developers to ensure they address key accessibility needs.
Implementation of the tags is voluntary, with timelines for adoption varying by company, and Microsoft plans to integrate the new tags into its Xbox ecosystem.
The initiative aims to reduce barriers for players with disabilities and foster industry-wide consistency in accessibility information.