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Gamer Chat Goes Text: New Xbox Feature Arrives
7 Jun
Summary
- New feature converts voice chat to text and vice-versa.
- It aims to improve accessibility and manage disruptive players.
- Halo Wars 2 will be the first game to support the feature.
Microsoft has initiated a pilot program introducing Game Chat Transcription for Xbox One and Windows 10 gamers. This feature converts spoken words in game voice chats into text, creating a record of conversations. Simultaneously, it has the capability to transform typed in-game messages into spoken words.
The primary goal of Game Chat Transcription is to enhance accessibility for all players. However, it also offers a practical solution for managing communication during gameplay. Players can opt to read conversations rather than listen to potentially disruptive voices, with the text conversion happening in real-time.
Furthermore, the feature supports players who prefer not to speak by converting their typed messages into audio. Options are available for customizing the voice output that other players will hear. To function, Game Chat Transcription requires game developers to implement support, with Halo Wars 2 being the inaugural title to feature it.
