The Football Manager series now gives players the option to play as a wheelchair user, marking a notable step for representation in video games.
The feature allows fans of the football management game to see a wheelchair user included in the playing experience. Its introduction draws attention to the limited representation of disabled people across the wider games industry.
Wheelchair users remain uncommon as playable or represented characters in video games. By including the option within a popular football series, Football Manager has brought the issue of inclusion into a mainstream gaming environment.
The change reflects the growing focus on how games portray different groups of people, while also highlighting how much representation remains to be seen across the medium. The supplied material does not provide further details about the feature or any future developments.
