Hunter x Hunter: Nen Impact, the anticipated fighting game, has been banned in Australia by the Australian Classification Board, receiving a Refused Classification (RC) rating on December 1st. The board offered no explanation for this decision.
Hunter x Hunter: Nen Impact Banned in Australia
Refused Classification: A Ban on Australian Release
The RC rating effectively prevents the game's sale, rental, advertisement, or import into Australia. The board states that RC-rated content surpasses acceptable community standards, exceeding the limits of even the R 18+ and X 18+ categories.While the reasons for an RC rating are usually transparent, this decision is surprising. The game's launch trailer showed no explicit content, graphic violence, or drug use – typical elements of a fighting game. However, unclassified content within the game may be the cause, or it could be due to correctable errors.
A Chance for Reconsideration: Past Precedents
Australia's history with game bans and subsequent reversals is well-documented. The Classification Board has a track record of both banning and later reclassifying games. For example, The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings initially received an RC rating but was later reclassified as MA 15+ following edits.
The board has demonstrated willingness to overturn RC ratings if developers modify or justify questionable content. Disco Elysium: The Final Cut's initial RC rating, due to drug use depiction, was overturned after the board accepted the game's portrayal of the negative consequences. Similarly, modifications to Outlast 2 led to its R18+ classification.
By addressing or removing explicit content, developers can often successfully appeal an RC decision.
This isn't necessarily the end for Hunter x Hunter: Nen Impact in Australia. The developer or publisher can appeal the decision by providing content justifications or making edits to meet classification requirements.
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