Video games are increasingly embracing diversity

Model Winnie Harlow collaborated with ‘The Sims 4’ on its vitiligo skin feature. — AFP Relaxnews

Long dominated by white, heterosexual male characters, the world of video games is gradually embracing diversity. Henceforth, heroes are no longer just men with big muscles, offering a more representative reflection of human singularity and diversity.

Is the world of video games – and the toys and games sector in general – finally becoming more inclusive? Faced with different societal issues, video games have had to adapt their products to meet the expectations of today's consumers.