Driving, for the blind or visually impaired, is something impossible, until now. These people will be able to experience this sensation in video games and more precisely, in the new opus ofand Forza Motorsport. Developer Turn10 and Xbox have teamed up to create the most accessible game yet and break down barriers.
Video game developers are adding accessibility features for people with certain limitations. Unsurprisingly, these people also want to enjoy video games. Street Fighter 6 and The Last of Us Part I have already implemented accessibility fixes so that everyone can enjoy these games.
Forza Motorsport brings driving to the blind
The new game incorporates the Blind Driving Assists (BDA) technology. A solution that allows players who have limited visual ability or severely limited, enjoy the game. They will receive different stimuli to locate themselves in the game and thus know what is happening, regardless of what is displayed on the screen.
Specific sounds are included which allow understand distance with the different elements. Additionally, it will provide information precise on the vehicle condition and the position of the runners.
The creation of this new BDA technology took two years, which shows that they had been thinking about this idea for a long time. For that, had specialist assistants and advisers for its creation. They also had blind players, like Brandon Cole, who acted as a consultant.
They have integrated different narration assistants, audio guides, configuration options for AI and descriptions, special modes for color blind people
the game has created virtually from scratch to deliver state-of-the-art presentation and visual quality. But, it was also designed for those who cannot enjoy the photorealistic motorsport experience.
A set of elements in a game that does not only focus on people with full vision ability. This balance is excellent photorealistic graphics and the inclusion of technologies such as ray tracing with options for people with visual limitations to enjoy the game.
What else do we know about the game?
Turn10 has the idea to start a new stage in this driving simulator, taking it to a new level. It is intended to be graphically impressive, in addition, as realistic as possible in the driving aspect.
Regarding its launch, Forza Motorsport is expected to hit the market in the spring of 2023 (come on, soon). It will be available for Xbox Series X | S and also for PC. Those who have Game Pass will be able to try the game.
Note that the game will be available on Steam and it is possible that it will arrive optimized for the Steam Deck. One of the great advantages of the Valve console is its good hardware relationship and its closed platform. It allows developers to optimize the game as much as possible to provide the best possible experience.
