Gaming for Everyone: The Accessibility Features of Forza Horizon 5

Summary

  • To implement accessibility features, we worked closely with Xbox as well as the disabled community. We used the Xbox Accessibility Guidelines and partnered closely to both Xbox and the disability community. Forza Horizon 5
  • Forza Horizon 5Accessibility features include American Sign Language and British Sign Language support for cinematics, a game speed adjustment setting that allows gamers play at a slower rate and customizable subtitle options. There are also High Contrast mode, Color Blindness and other modes.
  • We also offer core accessibility options. ForzaGames features make it easier to use, such as the ability to change audio or difficulty levels and controller remapping.

Development begins at the beginning This is Forza Horizon 5Accessibility features were a key priority for us. Our goal is for everyone to enjoy our game. With more than 400 million players with disabilities around the globe, we believe it’s vital that every player can customize their experience in a way that suits them best.

Fans can now play with just one more day Forza Horizon 5 via Early Access, and the worldwide launch on November 9, we’re excited to share the new accessible and customizable features. Many of the accessibility features found in the game were created in partnership with players from the Gaming & Disability community, many of whom shared their experiences and the barriers they faced in gaming with us.

Accessibility features are in Forza Horizon 5The video below shows the list of available products, including:

  • Game Speed Modification is a setting that allows players to play faster. Forza Horizon 5You can play offline at a slower speed; this is ideal for beginners and people who want to take more time in order to advance.
  • The High Contrast mode changes the colors of menus, text and other items to make them easier for gamers to identify.
  • The Color Blindness mode allows colorblind players to see game elements clearly. Color blind settings can be independently adjusted by the players for both the UI as well as the game visuals.  
  • Customization is a key component of Subtitles. With these, you’ll be able to:
    • Change the background color
    • Capability to highlight key words
  • You can customize the font size of your menu or gameplay.
  • The screen reader narrator reads aloud text, buttons and other elements.
  • Players who want to take part in Voice Chat have the option of text-to speech or speech-totext. They can either send synthesized voices to receive synthesized texts, or they can use voice chat to transmit synthesized audio.
  • Disable moving background
  • You can adjust the notification time setting to make sure notifications are displayed for a certain amount of time.

These are just some of the accessibility features we’re building upon, and we’re constantly listening to the community to make Forza Horizon 5A welcoming experience that everyone can enjoy.  The team wants to let you know that we also work on American Sign Language (ASL), and British Sign Language(BSL) support for cinematics. Forza Horizon 5. This feature, which will be added soon to the game’s screen during cinematics, will display a picture in picture of an ASL/BSL interpreter.

Forza Horizon 5 is coming day one on Xbox Game Pass on November 9 and to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles, Windows PC and Steam. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate lets you download it and start playing on Xbox One consoles or Windows 10 PCs. Or, play on Android phones or tablets from the cloud (Beta), using the Xbox Game Pass Mobile app.

Forza Horizon 5 Standard Edition

Forza Horizon 5 Standard Edition

Xbox Game Studios

$59.99

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