Multiplayer games are built on teamwork. But for many gamers on the spectrum, the biggest barrier isn’t the gameplay. It’s communication.

Voice chat moves fast, gets loud, and is packed with slang, coded commands, and aggressive shorthand. Phrases like “Cover my six,” “Frag out,” or “Push B” can be hard to decode in the moment. And when voice chat feels stressful, autistic gamers don’t complain. They withdraw. Not because they lack skill, but because the language wasn’t made for them.

stc, Saudi Arabia’s leading tech company, set out to solve a specific problem: What if every gamer in a multiplayer game could communicate without barriers?

The answer was simple: don’t change the gamers, change the way the game speaks.

The Social Decoder is a plug-and-play device that uses AI to understand voice chat in real time and rephrase it into autism-friendly speech. It delivers the message in the exact same voice as the teammate, making it calmer, clearer, and easier to understand.

Stc Speak My Language Case Study
Speak My Language reflects the power of innovation with purpose. It’s a step forward in creating meaningful connections through technology and creativity. 

Firas Ghannam

Executive Creative Director, VML

At stc, we believe innovation means nothing if it is not inclusive.

Abdulaziz Nasser Almubarak

Social Investment Director, stc

People with autism love playing video games. But when the game shifts to multiplayer and team communication becomes crucial, gaming stops feeling fun and starts feeling like a barrier. So, many stick to solo games, missing out on all the popular multiplayer titles.

Players on the autism spectrum are highly skilled, but struggle to keep up with the fast-paced, aggressive, and coded language of multiplayer gameplay. So stc, Saudi's leading tech company, asked: What if every player in a multiplayer game could communicate without barriers?

stc presents "The Social Decoder". A game-changing innovation powered by AI, designed to level the playing field. This plug-and-play tool instantly decodes complex gaming jargon in real time, translating it into language and a tone that's autism-friendly and pressure-free. Using machine learning and voice cloning, the tech delivers audio in the same voice as the teammate, only calmer, more literal, and easier to process. It even provides the option to block profanities that could trigger autistic players. The Social Decoder was featured at the E-sports World Cup, sparking conversations about the future of inclusive gaming.

The Social Decoder delivered measurable inclusion and measurable brand impact.

970+ Hours of Gameplay.
192K+ Gaming Jargon Decoded.
9K+ Profanities Blocked.
89% Game Completion Rate.
 

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Récompenses

2026 CLIOS

2026 CLIOS

Audio - Use of Technology Relations


Silver

2026 CLIOS

2026 CLIOS

Audio - Behavior Driven Messaging


Bronze

2025 Athar Awards

2025 Athar Awards

Best Empowerment Campaign


Silver

2025 Athar Awards

2025 Athar Awards

Best Innovative Campaign


Silver