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 specifically, in the new installment ofe Forza Motorsport. The developer Turn10 and Xbox have teamed up to make the most accessible game to date and thus, break down barriers.
Video game developers are adding accessibility features for people with certain limitations. Not surprisingly, 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 anyone can enjoy these games.
Forza Motorsport brings driving to the blind
The new game integrates the Blind Driving Assist (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 shown on the screen.
Specific sounds are included that allow understand the distances with the different elements. In addition, it will provide information specific about the vehicle status and the runners position.
Creating this new BDA technology has taken two years, which shows that they had been thinking about this idea for a long time. For it, have had assistants and specialized advisers for its creation. They have also had blind players, such as Brandon Cole, who has acted as a consultant.
They have integrated different narration assistants, audio guides, configuration options for AI and descriptions, special modes for colorblind people and a system called One Touch Driving that reduces enormously the amount of buttons we use. All seeking to adapt to all types of users and needs and / or tastes.
the game has created practically from scratch to deliver state-of-the-art presentation and visual quality. But, it has also been thought of for those people who cannot enjoy the photorealistic experience in motorsport.
A set of elements in a game that doesn’t just focus on people with full vision ability. This balance is great photorealistic graphics and the inclusion of technologies such as ray tracing with options so that people with visual limitations can enjoy the game.
What else do we know about the game?
Turn10 has the idea of starting a new stage in this driving simulator, taking it to a new level. It is wanted to be graphically impressive, in addition, as realistic as possible in the driving aspect.
Regarding its launch, Forza Motorsport is scheduled to hit the market during the spring of 2023 (come on, shortly). It will be available for the 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 being a closed platform. It allows developers to optimize the game as much as possible to give the best possible experience.
