Halloween: The Game denied classification in Australia and New Zealand over drug depiction
IllFonic's asymmetric horror title Halloween: The Game has been refused classification by the Australian Classifications Board, barring its sale in both Australia and New Zealand. Read more
IllFonic's horror game Halloween: The Game has been denied classification by Australia's Classifications Board, which has prevented its sale in both Australia and New Zealand. The refusal, confirmed by the developer on X/Twitter, did not stem from the inclusion of Michael Myers or the game's violent kills, but rather from the presence of a controlled substance.
The specific drug remains undisclosed, though multiple sources suggest it is cannabis, which allegedly provides players a gameplay advantage when controlling Michael Myers. IllFonic has not officially confirmed this. It is unclear whether the studio will modify the game for the Australian and New Zealand markets or if the ban will impact its September launch in other regions.
Australia has a history of denying game ratings over drug depictions and certain violent content, as seen with Hunter x Hunter's Nen x Impact refusal in 2024 due to implied sexual violence and the delayed release of Disco Elysium: A Final Cut in 2021.
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