Silent Hill f Banned in Australia With “Refused Classification” Rating

The latest installment in the iconic Silent Hill series, Silent Hill f, has been banned in Australia following a "Refused Classification" rating from the country's classification board. This development marks a significant setback for fans eagerly awaiting the game's release. Additionally, Silent Hill 4 is receiving optimization updates, promising enhanced gameplay experiences for its community.

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Silent Hill f Gets Banned in Australia

The Australian Classification Board has delivered a "Refused Classification" rating to Silent Hill f, effectively prohibiting its release within the country. This decision has left many fans disappointed, as the game will not be available for purchase, rental, advertisement, or legal import in Australia.

The now-private publication post from the board provided minimal insight into the reasons behind this stringent rating. According to the Australian Classification Board's website, "Refused Classification (RC)" is assigned to content that falls outside the generally accepted community standards and surpasses the limits set by R 18+ and X 18+ ratings. This classification ensures that such materials are not distributed within the country.

Contrastingly, the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) in the United States rated Silent Hill f as "Mature 17+", citing reasons such as blood and gore, intense violence, and partial nudity. The ESRB's rating summary highlighted frequent blood splatter, enemy attacks impaling the player, cutscenes depicting gore, and intense acts of violence, as well as concept art showing a nude mannequin as contributing factors to the "M 17+" rating.

During the recent Silent Hill Transmission on March 13, fans were given a glimpse into what to expect from Silent Hill f. The ratings it has received suggest that the game will be one of the most graphic and violent entries in the franchise to date. To stay informed about the latest developments surrounding Silent Hill f, make sure to check out our comprehensive article below!