Dear Sirs,
I am writing this communication to express my dissatisfaction with the latest update patch of the game Diablo 4, released on 18/07/2023, at 2 PM.
I am a casual player of Diablo 4 and utilize the accessibility features available in the game. I noticed that the last patch brought improvements to the screen reader, as it was not reading some elements before. However, a serious issue has arisen now, as the reader is narrating all unnecessary elements, such as health percentage, essence, rage, and spirit, for all classes, even when these elements are not relevant to the specific class.
Another problem occurs during massive battles against numerous hordes of enemies, where health and essence values are frequently changing. The screen reader keeps announcing the continuous percentage changes, diverting focus from more crucial elements like enemies and other objects, thereby hindering the transmission of relevant information for individuals who rely on this accessibility tool. This renders the game unplayable, as it becomes impossible to know what is happening around me or what type of enemy I am facing when the screen reader prioritizes only the percentages of health and essence gained or lost.
Therefore, I request that an option be added to disable the reading of these bars to address the mentioned problem. I am looking forward to a resolution to this issue, as since this update, I have been unable to fully enjoy the game.
Thank you for your attention and cooperation.
Sincerely,