The Audio Description Project (ADP) Gaming Subcommittee has released a new draft guidance document titled “Best Practices for Audio Description in Video Games.” This is the first comprehensive resource designed to help game developers understand and implement effective audio description (AD) tailored specifically to the interactive nature of video games.
While audio description has long been used in film, television, and theatre to make visual media accessible to blind and low vision audiences, video games present unique challenges and opportunities. The draft guidance provides insights and recommendations addressing complexities such as player agency, branching narratives, and dynamic gameplay environments.
The Gaming Subcommittee invites all members of the public, particularly those familiar with gaming and accessibility, to review the draft and share their feedback. Public comments can be submitted through a Google Form.
The comment period will remain open for 90 days, closing on February 19, 2026. After this period, the committee will review all feedback and make revisions before releasing the finalized version.
To access the draft guidance, click this link.
To submit feedback on the guidance, complete this form.