Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Halloween: The Game has officially been denied a rating in Australia, preventing the game from being sold physically or digitally in both Australia and New Zealand, but surprisingly, Michael Myers, the brutal executions, blood, and gore aren't the reason why. According to the developers, the Australian Classification Board refused to classify Halloween: The Game because of the presence of a controlled substance, specifically a marijuana consumable that players can smoke to gain a gameplay advantage and better detect Michael Myers. In this video, we're breaking down exactly why Halloween: The Game was refused classification, Australia's controversial rule stating that drug use related to incentives and rewards is not permitted at any classification level, why simply giving the game an R18+ rating wouldn't necessarily solve the problem, and how this bizarre situation compares to Mortal Kombat 9 being famously banned in Australia back in 2011 before eventually receiving an R18+ classification years later. We'll also take a look at the marijuana gameplay mechanic that caused the controversy, reactions from disappointed Australian players, whether the developers could potentially modify the mechanic for an Australian release, and what this could mean for the game's upcoming launch. What do you think about Halloween: The Game being refused classification over a marijuana gameplay mechanic while Michael Myers' brutal kills were apparently allowed? Let me know your thoughts down below, and don't forget to drop a LIKE and subscribe for more Halloween: The Game coverage!
Article cited in the video:
https://www.classification.gov.au/about-us/media-and-news/media-releases/media-statement-classification-game-rimworld?
0:00 Halloween: The Game BANNED
1:01 Australia Denies The Game A Rating
2:02 The Weed Mechanic Explained
3:35 Gameplay That Got Halloween Banned
4:34 Australia’s Drug Rules Explained
7:26 Fans React To The Ban
9:43 Could GTA 6 Have The Same Problem?
10:09 Mortal Kombat 9 Comparison
10:57 Final Thoughts
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Halloween: The Game has officially been denied a rating in Australia, preventing the game from being sold physically or digitally in both Australia and New Zealand, but surprisingly, Michael Myers, the brutal executions, blood, and gore aren't the reason why. According to the developers, the Australian Classification Board refused to classify Halloween: The Game because of the presence of a controlled substance, specifically a marijuana consumable that players can smoke to gain a gameplay advantage and better detect Michael Myers. In this video, we're breaking down exactly why Halloween: The Game was refused classification, Australia's controversial rule stating that drug use related to incentives and rewards is not permitted at any classification level, why simply giving the game an R18+ rating wouldn't necessarily solve the problem, and how this bizarre situation compares to Mortal Kombat 9 being famously banned in Australia back in 2011 before eventually receiving an R18+ classification years later. We'll also take a look at the marijuana gameplay mechanic that caused the controversy, reactions from disappointed Australian players, whether the developers could potentially modify the mechanic for an Australian release, and what this could mean for the game's upcoming launch. What do you think about Halloween: The Game being refused classification over a marijuana gameplay mechanic while Michael Myers' brutal kills were apparently allowed? Let me know your thoughts down below, and don't forget to drop a LIKE and subscribe for more Halloween: The Game coverage!
Article cited in the video:
https://www.classification.gov.au/about-us/media-and-news/media-releases/media-statement-classification-game-rimworld?
0:00 Halloween: The Game BANNED
1:01 Australia Denies The Game A Rating
2:02 The Weed Mechanic Explained
3:35 Gameplay That Got Halloween Banned
4:34 Australia’s Drug Rules Explained
7:26 Fans React To The Ban
9:43 Could GTA 6 Have The Same Problem?
10:09 Mortal Kombat 9 Comparison
10:57 Final Thoughts
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youtu.be/F_oSfttuTXI
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youtu.be/TEtvhmP39zQ
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