The Last of Us Part I Includes Robust Accessibility Options and Assists for All Players

Challenge Level Modifiers allow customizing enemy health, damage, and stealth awareness. Other assists like Chase Assist and QTE Autocomplete return.
Shortcuts let players assign options to D-pad buttons, like toggling accessibility features or opening Photo Mode. Game Speed slows gameplay down.
Audio Frequency Controls allow disabling uncomfortable high/low frequencies or custom notches.
Post-launch accessibility features will include Audio Descriptions, Screen Reader, Captions, and more.
The Access Controller enables extensive customization for players with disabilities, and pairs well with DualSense.

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