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Things were looking good for IllFonic’s upcoming survival horror game, Halloween: The Game. The team released a new trailer back in March and confirmed that physical pre-orders were going live ahead of its September launch.
However, the developers have recently stated that the Australian Classification Board has refused classification for the title, meaning it won’t be released in either Australia or New Zealand. IllFonic announced the news on the game’s official X account when a fan asked why it was missing from the Australian PlayStation Store.
The team replied that, despite “putting in every effort,” the Classification Board has denied Halloween: The Game a rating. They also confirmed that the decision wasn’t because of the presence of the “iconic slasher” Michael Myers.
Despite every effort on our part, the Australian Classifications Board has denied “Halloween: The Game” a rating. The denial was not based on the presence of the iconic slasher, Michael Myers, or the outstanding kills that can be performed in the game, but rather the presence of…
— Halloween: The Game (@HalloweenTVG) August 9, 2026
The studio added that, because of the denied classification, it cannot sell the physical or digital version of Halloween: The Game in Australia and New Zealand, due to the presence of a “controlled substance.” Further reports have suggested that the substance in question is cannabis, which reportedly allows players controlling Michael Myers to gain an advantage in the game.
The Australian Classification Board has a history of refusing classifications for games over the use of illicit drugs or violence, such as Disco Elysium: The Final Cut. However, it has yet to officially confirm the reason behind the denial in this case. The board’s public register has no announcement regarding Halloween: The Game at the time of writing. We’ll update this post once additional details come to light.
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