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Xbox X|SEscape from Tarkov is an extraction shooting game set in the war-torn Norvinsk region, where rival groups compete to survive raids. Play leans involves picking weapons and kit before infiltrating maps for resources, but the real focus is on your use of sound cues and careful targeting to gain the upper hand. It stands out for its punishing all-or-nothing economy, detailed ballistics and medical simulation.
We've documented 6 accessibility features for Escape from Tarkov, including No Repeated Pressing, Colour Blind Friendly, Directional Audio Cues, Audio Cues and Balance Audio. Its accessibility is strongest in Visual and Controls but it also has features in Audio to reduce unintended barriers.
This report is created from our extensive research, input from other accessibility experts and the player community, and information provided by the developer on the game's store pages.
Our accessibility examiner, Andy Robertson, first checked Escape from Tarkov accessibility 2 weeks ago. It was re-examined by Andy Robertson and updated 2 weeks ago.
Game Details
Release Date: 27/07/2017, updated in 2025
Out Now: PC
Skill Rating: 15+ year-olds
Players: 1 (14 online)
Genres: Shooting, Simulation and Action
Accessibility: 6 features
Components: 3D First-Person, Day and Night and Open World
Developer: B State Games (@BStateGames)
Costs: Purchase cost, In-Game Purchases and In-Game Pass
Controls
We've documented 1 accessibility feature for Controls in Escape from Tarkov which deals with how you control the game, different options for alternative inputs and whether you can remap these settings to suit your needs.
Button Combinations
Specific button operation required to play
Rapid Repeated Pressing Optional: Quick, repeated button pressing (more than 2 times a second) is not required, can be skipped or switched to holding a button to trigger a repeated action.
Similar Games With More Accessibility Features for Controls
If you want to play Escape from Tarkov, but it doesn't offer the Controls accessibility features you require, these similar games extend the Controls accessibility:
- Back 4 Blood (13 Controls Features)
- Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War (11 Controls Features)
- Arma 3 (9 Controls Features)
- Star Wars: Republic Commando (8 Controls Features)
Difficulty
We haven’t documented any accessibility features for Difficulty in Escape from Tarkov which deal with how you can adjust the challenge of play, and whether this is locked once chosen or can be adjusted as you play. The following games are similar to Escape from Tarkov, and offer accessibility features for Difficulty:
- S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl (2 Difficulty Features)
- Star Wars: Republic Commando (2 Difficulty Features)
- Star Wars: The Old Republic (2 Difficulty Features)
- Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War (2 Difficulty Features)
Getting Started
We haven’t documented any accessibility features for Getting Started in Escape from Tarkov which deal with what support is offered to get started with the game. This includes customising the experience when you first open the game via any onboarding processes it provides as well as tutorials and other assistance when you first start playing. The following games are similar to Escape from Tarkov, and offer accessibility features for Getting Started:
- Back 4 Blood (6 Getting Started Features)
- Star Wars: The Old Republic (4 Getting Started Features)
- S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl (3 Getting Started Features)
- World of Tanks (3 Getting Started Features)
Reading
We haven’t documented any accessibility features for Reading in Escape from Tarkov which deal with how much reading or listening comprehension is required, how well the game provides visual and audible access to the text and whether subtitles and captions are a good fit for purpose. The following games are similar to Escape from Tarkov, and offer accessibility features for Reading:
- Back 4 Blood (6 Reading Features)
- Star Wars: The Old Republic (6 Reading Features)
- Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War (6 Reading Features)
- Star Wars: Republic Commando (5 Reading Features)
Navigation
We haven’t documented any accessibility features for Navigation in Escape from Tarkov which deal with how the game provides guidance and assistance to navigate its worlds. These are only for games that have traversal and exploration in 2D and 3D spaces. The following games are similar to Escape from Tarkov, and offer accessibility features for Navigation:
- Star Wars: The Old Republic (8 Navigation Features)
- Star Wars: Republic Commando (5 Navigation Features)
- World of Tanks (3 Navigation Features)
- Back 4 Blood (3 Navigation Features)
Visual
We've documented 4 accessibility features for Visual in Escape from Tarkov which deal with how you can adjust the visuals to suit your needs, and offer additional information if you can't hear the game.
Visual Distractions
No Screen Shake: No screen shake effect or it is included but it can be disabled. This includes the absence of screen shake for dramatic effect as well as to indicate hits on a target.
Audio Cues for Visual Events
Audio Cues for Visual Events: Audio is provided to indicate visual events. Game events or progress highlighted by visual icons, effects or animations are also accompanied by audio to signify that progress. This is useful for blind players.
Audio Depiction of Event Location: Indication with positional/stereo audio of where directional events are on the screen for things like damage, footsteps, environmental elements. This is useful for blind players.
Colour Options
Colour Blind Friendly: Game doesn’t rely on colour or can switch to colour blind friendly mode with double coding or similar way to avoid colour dependance.
Similar Games With More Accessibility Features for Visual
If you want to play Escape from Tarkov, but it doesn't offer the Visual accessibility features you require, these similar games extend the Visual accessibility:
- Back 4 Blood (6 Visual Features)
- Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War (5 Visual Features)
Audio
We've documented 1 accessibility feature for Audio in Escape from Tarkov which deals with how you can adjust the audio of the game and whether audio cues compensate for aspects of the game that are hard to see.
Adjustable Audio
Balance Audio Levels: Set music and game sound effects separately. This enables you to select your preference as well as ensure critical game sounds aren't obscured by other audio.
Similar Games With More Accessibility Features for Audio
If you want to play Escape from Tarkov, but it doesn't offer the Audio accessibility features you require, these similar games extend the Audio accessibility:
- Star Wars: The Old Republic (3 Audio Features)
- Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War (3 Audio Features)
Communication
We haven’t documented any accessibility features for Communication in Escape from Tarkov which deal with how you can communicate with other players in the game and what options are available to customise and control this interaction. The following games are similar to Escape from Tarkov, and offer accessibility features for Communication:
- Back 4 Blood (6 Communication Features)
- Arma 3 (4 Communication Features)
- Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War (3 Communication Features)
- Hunt: Showdown 1896 (2 Communication Features)
System Accessibility Settings
In addition to the accessibility features provided in the game, you can also use system-wide accessibility settings:
PC
Windows has extensive accessibility features. Some, like colour correction, work with games. Lots of accessibility software can be used with PC games, from voice recognition to input device emulators.
Read more about system accessibility settings.
Accessibility Report supported by VSC Rating Board, PlayabilityInitiative and accessibility contributors Andy Robertson
