Accessibility and representation are big issues at the minute and it's great to see some developers being proactive (see TLOU2), or in this case at least reactive. It's a dialogue between disabled gamers and (presumably?) able-bodied developers. Literally nobody has said 'YOU'RE NOT ALLOWED TO TALK ABOUT WHEELCHAIRS LIKE THAT!'. As others have commented, some people who have experiences of using a wheelchair have spoken out to say 'yeah, this kind of isn't how it is for us', and the developers have responded graciously by taking it as the learning opportunity it is. This certainly doesn't strike me as a witch hunt at all. They are the method by which some poeple with disabilities can become MORE able.
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I have no disabilities but have worked with disability in varying ways for about 15 years, and the perception I have, and that of most people I've known, is that wheelchairs don't bind the individual, they free them. There's an issue with the term 'wheelchair-bound' too, which cropped up both in the article and this comments thread. The move has been met with a mostly positive response online, and has Whaley's approval: Thanks for your support and understanding. We’ll fix it, and strive to do better from now on. To any and all that may have felt judged or unwelcome while playing our game: we’re sorry. The Spiritfarer narrative team pledges to reexamine their work for this or any similar/parallel perspectives or words that run counter to the inclusive values that we’ve built our company around, and correct this as warranted. We therefore choose to take this as a necessary opportunity to grow our collective perspectives, and to use that wisdom to correct the mistake.
This directly undermines the empathetic spirit that we wished to infuse into every aspect of the game, and we regret this failure. We understand that we unwittingly perpetuated ideas and language that have traditionally been used to exclude and discriminate against people with disabilities, while reinforcing ableist views of what they should find empowering. We, the developers of Spiritfarer, would like to offer a sincere and heartfelt apology, and pledge to correct the lack of sensitivity and good judgement we demonstrated. It has been brought to our attention that some of the writing in Spiritfarer is ableist, especially in the case of one character’s description of their own wheelchair.
Twitter user Kayla Whaley – who is a wheelchair user herself – brought the narrative to the attention of the wider public, noting that while she has been "really enjoying" the game and that it is packed with "often hilarious dialogue, really satisfying city building, and bonus dark undertones", the narrative in question served as a "reminder of how most people see my life."ĭeveloper Thunder Lotus responded quickly to the growing discontent surrounding the narrative, and issued the following statement: One of the characters in the game comments that death comes as a release from the limitations of their wheelchair, and this has been cited as a point of contention online. However, it has come to the attention of some that the title contains a narrative that is potentially offensive to wheelchair-bound individuals. Prepare to trek into a procedurally generated wilderness, with a variety of biomes, for an adventure that’s unique to every player.Spiritfarer is a truly remarkable video game, and one we recommend without hesitation. Get quests from a Mysterious Stranger or find them washed up on the shore. Hunt (or be hunted by!) animals for food and an array of mythical enemies, who aren’t necessarily pleased to see you. The island is alive! Your newfound home will change with day/night cycles as you explore and uncover its secrets. virtual) required for installing this repack
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