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Xbox X|SWe've documented 27 accessibility features for Marvel Rivals, including Fully Voiced (Or No Speech), Control Assists, Remap Buttons, Audio Cues and Fully Subtitled (Or No Speech). Its accessibility is strongest in Controls and Visual but it also has features in Reading, Navigation, Communication, Getting Started and Audio to reduce unintended barriers.
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Our accessibility examiner, Ben Kendall, first checked Marvel Rivals accessibility 8 weeks ago.
Accessibility Notes
Text, including subtitles, is often small and low in contrast. The game in general is also quite low in contrast, although this can be remedied somewhat as you can adjust the colour of enemies, allies, and their important information like health and shield status. However, you cannot adjust the overall contrast and parts of the map can still be quite dark.
There is extensive audio customisation, including the option to add audio for different visual events, such as when an ally or enemy gets knocked out.
Game Details
Release Date: 05/12/2024
Out Now: PC, PS5 and Xbox X|S
Skill Rating: 10+ year-olds
Players: 12 online
Genres: Fighting, Shooting (Action, Platform and Traversal)
Accessibility: 27 features
Components: 3D Third-Person
Developer: Marvel Rivals (@MarvelRivals)
Costs: Free. In-Game Purchases and In-Game Pass
Controls
We've documented 11 accessibility features for Controls in Marvel Rivals which deal with how you control the game, different options for alternative inputs and whether you can remap these settings to suit your needs.
Gamepad
Can play with the following:
Multiple Buttons & Two Sticks: Can play with multiple buttons and two sticks.
Mouse And Keyboard
Can play with the following:
Mouse and Keys: Can play with mouse and multiple keys.
Remap Controls
Can customise the controls for the game as follows:
Remap Buttons: Can re-map all buttons so that you can use alternatives that better suit your play.
Remap Mouse and Keyboard: Can remap mouse and keyboard key bindings, on systems that support these controls.
Remap Extra Mouse Buttons: Can remap additional buttons on mice that provide more than the two standard buttons, on systems that support these controls.
Remap Mouse Wheel: Can remap the mouse wheel to control aspects of the game when you move it up/down, on systems that support these controls.
Remap One Action to Multiple Buttons: Can remap multiple buttons to perform the same action to reduce the need to memorise buttons and make the action easier to access.
Invert X/Y Axis: Can invert the direction required to control looking and aiming. This enables you to match your instinctive orientation when looking.
Controller Vibration
Vibration Optional: Controller vibration not used in the game or you can disable it.
Informative Vibration: Controller vibration indicates events or interactions in the game, echoing visual and audio cues. This can provide additional information about progress, approaching enemies or hitting a target.
Sensitivity
You can adjust
Adjust Mouse/Stick/Touch Sensitivity, Deadzones and Thresholds: Adjust how sensitive touch/mouse/stick controls are and the related deadzones and thresholds.
Similar Games With More Accessibility Features for Controls
If you want to play Marvel Rivals, but it doesn't offer the Controls accessibility features you require, this similar game extends the Controls accessibility:
- Halo Infinite (14 Controls Features)
Difficulty
We haven’t documented any accessibility features for Difficulty in Marvel Rivals 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 Marvel Rivals, and offer accessibility features for Difficulty:
- Halo Infinite (2 Difficulty Features)
- Alien Hominid HD (1 Difficulty Feature)
- Star Wars Battlefront II (1 Difficulty Feature)
- Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville (1 Difficulty Feature)
Getting Started
We've documented 2 accessibility features for Getting Started in Marvel Rivals 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.
Assistance Getting Starting
These features aid your play of the game in terms of cognitive load on learning controls, dealing with pressure and coping with the environment and challenges.
Tutorials: There are helpful tutorials and instructions on how to play. Information is provided in a timely manner, with appropriate level of detail.
Assistance With Controls: The game can automatically assist with aiming, steering, reloading, jumping, running etc. This reduces the challenge of certain aspects of play to remove barriers and make control of characters more accessible.
Similar Games With More Accessibility Features for Getting Started
If you want to play Marvel Rivals, but it doesn't offer the Getting Started accessibility features you require, these similar games extend the Getting Started accessibility:
- Elsie (4 Getting Started Features)
- Halo Infinite (4 Getting Started Features)
- SpiderHeck (3 Getting Started Features)
- Overwatch 2 (3 Getting Started Features)
Reading
We've documented 3 accessibility features for Reading in Marvel Rivals 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.
Reading Level
How much reading is required to play the game's main path or story and how complex the language is. The presence of voiced characters doesn't reduce this requirement, as it's recorded as a separate datapoint.
Simple Minimal Reading: Minimal reading is required. The quantity and complexity of reading are at a level that a primary/elementary student (9-year-old) could understand.
Subtitles
All Speech Subtitled (Or No Speech In Game): All spoken content has subtitles, or there is no speech in the game. This means there is no requirement to hear spoken dialogue or narrative to play the game.
Voice Acted
All Dialogue is Voice Acted (Or No Speech In Game): All of the game dialogue and narrative can be voiced, or there is no speech in the game. This means there is no requirement to read the dialogue and narrative text to play the game.
Similar Games With More Accessibility Features for Reading
If you want to play Marvel Rivals, but it doesn't offer the Reading accessibility features you require, these similar games extend the Reading accessibility:
- Halo Infinite (6 Reading Features)
- Elsie (5 Reading Features)
- SpiderHeck (4 Reading Features)
- Apex Legends (4 Reading Features)
Navigation
We've documented 3 accessibility features for Navigation in Marvel Rivals 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.
Clarity
Clear Mission Objectives: The game provides clear, structured missions with directional guidance and advice on which can be attempted next. This also indicates (ideally on maps where they are provided) which missions can't be attempted because you do not have the appropriate items yet.
Head-Up Display
Adjust Head-Up Display: Resize and adjust the content of the head-up display. This enables it to be made more visible. It can also enable the removal of too much information that can be distracting or confusing.
Menu Navigation
Digital Menu Navigation: Menu choices with Gamepad can be made without using an analogue stick to guide a cursor to a selection. For example, using D-Pad, buttons or the Stick to change menu selection in a single action.
Similar Games With More Accessibility Features for Navigation
If you want to play Marvel Rivals, but it doesn't offer the Navigation accessibility features you require, these similar games extend the Navigation accessibility:
- Halo Infinite (11 Navigation Features)
- Alien Hominid HD (5 Navigation Features)
Visual
We've documented 4 accessibility features for Visual in Marvel Rivals which deal with how you can adjust the visuals to suit your needs, and offer additional information if you can't hear the game.
Interactive Elements
Outline Interactive Elements: Characters, platforms and enemies can be outlined or highlighted for visibility. This can be with a large border around the character or a special visual mode that adjust the colour to make characters more visible.
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.
Motion Sickness Friendly
Motion Sickness Friendly: Doesn't have 3D movement elements that may trigger motion sickness, like motion blur, depth of field and field-of-vision. Or includes the ability to disable motion blur, depth of field and field-of-vision effects.
Colour Options
Colour Adjustments: Adjust colours of characters or game elements for greater visibility. Includes the ability to select which type of colour blind mode you require.
Similar Games With More Accessibility Features for Visual
If you want to play Marvel Rivals, but it doesn't offer the Visual accessibility features you require, these similar games extend the Visual accessibility:
- Halo Infinite (7 Visual Features)
- Elsie (6 Visual Features)
- Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville (6 Visual Features)
- Alien Hominid HD (5 Visual Features)
Audio
We've documented 1 accessibility feature for Audio in Marvel Rivals 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 Marvel Rivals, but it doesn't offer the Audio accessibility features you require, these similar games extend the Audio accessibility:
- Alien Hominid HD (3 Audio Features)
- Halo Infinite (3 Audio Features)
- Apex Legends (3 Audio Features)
- Valorant (3 Audio Features)
Communication
We've documented 3 accessibility features for Communication in Marvel Rivals which deal with how you can communicate with other players in the game and what options are available to customise and control this interaction.
Player-to-Player Online Communication
This is how players communicate with each other in online games. This can be to plan strategy, chat as they play or co-ordinate resources.
Text Chat: Chat to other players by typing text.
Voice Chat: Chat to other players on your team or friends list by speaking with headset.
Online Communication Assistance
Ping Communication: Send quick preset messages to teammates as safer alternative to open communication.
Similar Games With More Accessibility Features for Communication
If you want to play Marvel Rivals, but it doesn't offer the Communication accessibility features you require, these similar games extend the Communication accessibility:
- Apex Legends (5 Communication Features)
- Overwatch 2 (5 Communication Features)
- Halo Infinite (4 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.
PlayStation 5
PlayStation 5 has a range of system-wide accessibility settings.
Xbox Series X|S
Xbox One has a system features, the excellent co-pilot share controls mode and adaptive controller support for all games.
Read more about system accessibility settings.
Accessibility Report supported by VSC Rating Board, PlayabilityInitiative and accessibility contributors Ben Kendall
