Tekken 8 Game Director Addresses issues with the colorblind filter 

Summary

• Tekken 8’s Game Director has announced the improvements that are being made to the controversial colorblindness filter.
• Director Katushiro Harada has clarified that the filter showcased at the demo is a work in progress and they are improving it.
• The improvements are being made in collaboration with several research institutions to ensure optimal gameplay for those with a disability.

In today’s day and age, developers are doing everything possible to ensure they can attract a wider fanbase. This includes those with a disability, and Bandai Namco is doing its best to accommodate more players with visual disabilities now.

Ahead of the imminent release of Tekken 8, director Katushiro Harada has revealed that the developing team in charge of Tekken 8 is working on altering the colorblind accessibility features ahead of the launch. He clarified that the colorblind features seen in the demo during the Tekken 8 demo were a work in progress, and the final modified versions will be added to the game “shortly.”

This is where the dilemma lies, as fans are still determining if the changes will be made in time for it to be added to the final release build on January 26th. It must be kept in mind that this is one of the recurrent issues that could finally be put to rest by the developers.

Earlier, Harada replied to complaints by fans regarding the accessibility features by clarifying that the features are a work in progress. As a result, fans must give the developers some time.

Bandai Namco is consulting with several research institutes and communities to ensure that the colorblind filters are of utmost use and help for the players.

Even though the colorblind filters and accessibility settings are an excellent line to tread upon for developers, more and more developers are doing their best by putting in the research and work to ensure that their products help the players.

This is not limited to just visual features, as it was seen during Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, where the developers were mindful of allowing the players to tune out some of the harsh and uncomfortable noises they might encounter in the bustling city of New York.

Given that this is Tekken’s debut on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, the developers are doing everything possible to ensure a great reception. The game’s graphics will be quite a force to reckon with because it’s built on the Unreal 5 Engine. The release date of January 26th can take a bit of time for the fans of the Tekken franchise. 

About Tekken 8

Tekken 8, developed by Bandai Namco, is the latest entry in the iconic Tekken franchise. It will continue the legendary rivalry of Mishima and Kazama clans, with the father-son showdown between Kazuya Mishima and Jin Kazama.