These industry giants have announced a new initiative to include detailed accessibility labels on digital storefronts and product pages, giving players better insight into how a game might accommodate their individual needs. The tags will appear alongside existing game information such as player count and age ratings on digital platforms. Microsoft, through Team Xbox, confirmed that both its existing Xbox Game Accessibility Feature Tags and the new Accessible Games Initiative tags will coexist in digital Xbox experiences. The law will require digital storefronts, like Steam, to explicitly state that customers are only purchasing a license for digital media. Digital storefronts will also need to link to the terms and conditions of the license, which Valve appears to already be doing with this update. Read more in our articles including "Gaming Companies to Add Accessibility Tags to Game Listings" and "You’re Buying a License, Not a Game - Steam Clarifies".
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Jan 9, 2026These industry giants have announced a new initiative to include detailed accessibility labels on digital storefronts and product pages, giving players better insight into how a game might accommodate their individual needs. The tags will appear alongside existing game information such as player count and age ratings on digital platforms.
Microsoft, through Team Xbox, confirmed that both its existing Xbox Game Accessibility Feature Tags and the new Accessible Games Initiative tags will coexist in digital Xbox experiences. The law will require digital storefronts, like Steam, to explicitly state that customers are only purchasing a license for digital media. Digital storefronts will also need to link to the terms and conditions of the license, which Valve appears to already be doing with this update.
Our coverage of digital storefront tags includes: "Gaming Companies to Add Accessibility Tags to Game Listings"; "You’re Buying a License, Not a Game - Steam Clarifies"; "Gaming Handheld Price List in the Philippines (2026)". Each article provides unique insights and information.