#ESA accessibility

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 program, known as the Accessible Games Initiative, is led by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), and it aims to establish a unified standard for disclosing accessibility features in games. At launch, the initiative will introduce 24 accessibility tags covering a wide range of features, including options for visual, auditory, gameplay, and input-based accessibility. While there’s no universal rollout date, the ESA says implementation will vary by company and remain voluntary. ESA Senior Vice President of Communications Aubrey Quinn confirmed that each publisher is currently coordinating with its internal teams to bring the new tags to market. The ESA suggested reaching out to Sony for clarification, but the company has not provided public comment. Riot Games said its accessibility team is building a plan to incorporate the tags. “We want everyone to have the chance to play and enjoy our current and future games,” said Enid Brown Nelson, Riot’s director of product accessibility. Read more in our articles including "Gaming Companies to Add Accessibility Tags to Game Listings" and "Gaming Handheld Price List in the Philippines (2026)".