Blizzard has unveiled accessibility features in Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred

Developer Blizzard Entertainment is back with a new blog post dedicated to the accessibility features in Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred. Accessibility is a top priority for the team and was integrated into development from the start.

Diablo 4 received its first major expansion, Vessel of Hatred, on October 8th. In addition to the new class, new areas, new content and much more, the developers took this as an opportunity to introduce new accessibility and quality of life features.

Here are some of the new accessibility features added to the game:

• Auto pin: A new feature that automatically places a map marker at the destination of your selected quest or task from your in-game journal. When a pin is dropped, your minimap will display a route that you must follow to get to the selected destination.
• Audio navigation support: When enabled, the player will receive spatial audio pings directing them to their placed pin on the overworld map. This feature, coupled with automatic pin navigation, allows players to navigate quest content while simultaneously tracking their objective via audio navigation.
• Compass: The compass feature allows for an on-screen HUD element that circles the player and points to the marker placed in the world. In combination with Auto-Pin, this offers even better orientation for the player.

“As developers, we want as many players as possible to get into the game,” says Drew McCrory, lead accessibility designer for Diablo IV. “While we designed this set of features specifically for the blind and visually impaired community, we found that every release demonstrates the power of accessibility to make our games accessible to more players. We cater to people who may have disabilities, as well as new players who could use these features as they learn to navigate the world of Sanctuary.”