Tekken 8 Director Says Accessibility Concerns Unwarranted or Just Misunderstood
"We have never claimed or publicised that these options cover all players' colour vision".
Tekken 8 director Katushiro Harada has responded to concerns raised regarding one facet of the upcoming fighters' accessibility suite, saying some have "misunderstood" the options available. Concerns were raised by advocates after video and screenshots went viral over the holidays, who suggested that it could pose a serious risk to players who have epilepsy, potentially causing Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP).
Of particular concern is a striped filter, which, when seen in motion, has allegedly made colourblind players feel sick, affected by migraines and vertigo. Ian Hamilton, an accessibility specialist, urged Bandai Namco to remove the mode ahead of the games' 26th January launch, alluding to the infamous Porygon episode of Pokemon, which hospitalised hundreds of children when aired in Japan.
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