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

Silent Hill f has been officially banned in Australia after receiving a “Refused Classification” rating from the country's classification board. This decision marks a significant development for the upcoming game in the iconic horror franchise. Read on to uncover the reasons behind Silent Hill f's rating and learn about the optimization updates for Silent Hill 4.

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Silent Hill f Gets Banned in Australia

The Australian Classification Board's decision to give Silent Hill f a "Refused Classification" rating has resulted in the game being prohibited from release in Australia. This stringent rating means that the game cannot be sold, hired, advertised, or legally imported within the country.

Although the initial publication post detailing the rating was made private and provided scant details, the Australian Classification Board's website clarifies that "Refused Classification (RC) refers to films, computer games, and publications that contain content outside generally-accepted community standards and exceeds what can be included in the R 18+ and X 18+ ratings."

In contrast, the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) in the United States assigned Silent Hill f a "Mature 17+" rating, citing the presence of blood and gore, intense violence, and partial nudity. The ESRB's detailed rating summary highlights reasons such as frequent blood splatter, enemy attacks impaling the player, gore-filled cutscenes, and concept art featuring a nude mannequin as contributing factors to the "M 17+" classification.

The Silent Hill Transmission on March 13 provided fans with a glimpse of what to expect from Silent Hill f, signaling that the game may be one of the franchise's most graphically intense entries to date. To stay informed about the latest updates on Silent Hill f, be sure to check out our dedicated article below!