Xbox has nabbed a number of awards at the second annual Video Game Accessibility Awards show, with exclusives Halo Infinite and Forza Horizon 5 both picking up accolades. It speaks to the renewed push at Xbox and its studios to create accessible gaming for everyone.
The show, hosted by Steven Spohn, Able Gamers Senior Director, and Alanah Pearce, Writer at Sony’s Santa Monica Studio, took place via livestream, and aimed to celebrate developers currently working to foster more inclusivity in the global games industry.
Halo Infinite led the charge with two award wins for having Clear Text and Training Grounds where players can work on their in-game abilities at their own pace. Forza Horizon 5 nabbed its award for AI Assistance.
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In addition, games like It Takes Two, Far Cry 6 and Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy also grabbed awards in recognition of their good work.
Gaming is for everyone, and it’s great to see these games recognised for their efforts.
Here’s the full list of winners from the show:
2022 Video Game Accessibility Awards Nominations and Winners
Second Channel
Awarded to a game that provides alternative interfaces to get information across in multiple ways.
- Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy [WINNER]
- Before Your Eyes
- Unpacking
Clear Text
Awarded to a game with a reliable and readable text interface.
- Halo Infinite [WINNER]
- Boyfriend Dungeon
- Loop Hero
Input Reduction
Awarded to a game that aids the input of action sequences.
- Before Your Eyes [WINNER]
- Fights in Tight Spaces
- Escape From Tarkov
AI Assistance
Awarded to a game that allows player progress with the aid of an AI.
- Forza Horizon 5 [WINNER]
- Far Cry 6
- Psychonauts 2
Improved Precision
Awarded to a game that allows fluid changes to movement sensitivity and other in-game actions.
- Far Cry 6 [WINNER]
- Chivalry 2
- Back 4 Blood
Peer Assistance
Awarded to a game that lets players work together to advance through challenges.
- It Takes Two [WINNER]
- Age of Empires IV
- Back 4 Blood
Remapping
Awarded to a game that allows players to reconfigure controls to their needs.
- Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker [WINNER]
- Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
- It Takes Two
Training Grounds
Awarded to a game that gives players a chance to level and experiment outside the usual gameplay.
- Halo Infinite [WINNER]
- Monster Hunter Rise
- Back 4 Blood
Ability to Bypass
Awarded to a game that allows players to skip parts of gameplay that may be difficult.
- Life is Strange: True Colors [WINNER]
- Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
- Unpacking
