Silent Hill f Banned in Australia, Possibly Due to Graphic Content

Konami’s upcoming horror title Silent Hill f has been refused classification by the Australian Classification Board, effectively making the game banned in Australia. This decision prevents the game from being legally sold or distributed in the country, as Australian regulations require all games to receive an official rating before release.

Silent Hill f, the latest entry in Konami’s long-running psychological horror franchise, recently received mature ratings in other regions, including an M rating from the ESRB in the United States and an 18+ rating in Japan. These ratings were accompanied by descriptions of extremely graphic content, including scenes of characters being burned alive, facial mutilation, and visible entrails.

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While the Australian Classification Board has not explicitly stated its reasons for the refusal, Konami has previously issued warnings that the game contains depictions of torture and child abuse, elements that likely contributed to the board’s decision. The Silent Hill series has always been known for its disturbing content, but this latest installment appears to push boundaries even further.

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This is not the first time Australia’s classification system has prevented the release of notable games. Titles like Left 4 Dead 2 and Disco Elysium previously received similar “Refused Classification” labels, though some eventually secured proper ratings after appeals or the release of modified versions. It’s possible that Konami could follow a similar path, either by appealing the decision or creating a censored version specifically for the Australian market.

As Silent Hill f has yet to receive an official release date, Konami still has time to address these classification issues before launch. However, there’s no guarantee that any appeal would be successful, potentially leaving Australian fans unable to legally access the game when it eventually releases.