EA announces it will patent 23 accessibility technologies that will be available to developers royalty-free "to reduce or eliminate as many barriers to access as possible and empower our gamers"

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In 2021, EA revealed an industry-first Patent Pledge for accessibility technologies.

However, access to the technology patented by EA would be available industry-wide without royalty or licensing fees.

This includes the following technologies:

EA’s previously patented accessibility technologies also include Fonttik.

Even titles likeCall of Dutyhave instituted similar ping systems as a result of its success.

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