Hunter x Hunter: Nen Impact Banned in Australia: A Surprising Development
The Australian Classification Board's refusal to classify Hunter x Hunter: Nen Impact, resulting in a Refused Classification (RC) rating on December 1st, has sent shockwaves through the gaming community. The lack of explanation accompanying the decision adds to the mystery.
Refused Classification: What it Means
An RC rating effectively prohibits the game's sale, rental, advertisement, and import into Australia. The board's statement indicates the content surpasses the limits of even the R 18+ and X 18+ categories, exceeding generally accepted community standards.
This is surprising, given the game's initial promotional material. The official trailer showcased typical fighting game fare, devoid of explicit sexual content, graphic violence, or drug use. However, unshown content within the game itself might be the cause. Alternatively, clerical errors could be responsible, potentially rectifiable for future classification attempts.
A Track Record of Reconsideration
Australia's classification board isn't unfamiliar with controversy and subsequent revisions. Numerous games have faced initial bans, only to be later reclassified after modifications. Examples include Pocket Gal 2, initially banned for nudity and sexual content, and The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings, which underwent edits to achieve an MA 15+ rating.
The board has demonstrated a willingness to reconsider decisions based on content adjustments or compelling justifications. Disco Elysium: The Final Cut and Outlast 2 are prime examples, where modifications addressing drug use and sexual violence, respectively, led to successful reclassifications.
Hope Remains for Hunter x Hunter: Nen Impact
The Australian Classification Board's decision isn't necessarily the final word. The developer or publisher can appeal the RC rating by providing content justifications or implementing necessary edits and censorship to align with Australian classification standards. The future of Hunter x Hunter: Nen Impact in Australia remains uncertain but not entirely bleak.
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