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Halloween: The Game denied classification in Australia and New Zealand over drug depiction
IllFonic's horror game Halloween: The Game has been refused classification in Australia and New Zealand due to the depiction of a controlled substance, reportedly cannabis, which grants Michael Myers a gameplay buff. This decision bars the game from sale in both regions, and it is unclear if IllFonic will alter the game for release. The Australian Classification Board has a history of refusing games based on drug depictions.
Halloween: The Game Banned In Australia, But Murdering People Isn’t The Problem
Halloween: The Game has been denied classification in Australia and New Zealand by the Australian Classification Board. The ban is not due to the game's violent content featuring Michael Myers, but rather the presence of a controlled substance. The game will still launch worldwide on September 8 for PC and consoles, excluding Australia and New Zealand.
Halloween: The Game has been refused classification in Australia
Halloween: The Game has been refused classification in Australia by the Australian Classifications Board, preventing its sale in the country. The denial was reportedly due to the presence of a "controlled substance," not the game's violence or Michael Myers. This decision impacts potential releases on platforms like PlayStation 5 and PC, with the developer Illfonic confirming the news.
