Nen Impact Banned in Australia

Hunter x Hunter: Nen Impact, the anticipated fighting game, has been banned in Australia by the Australian Classification Board, receiving a Refused Classification rating. This decision, announced December 1st, came without explanation.

Hunter x Hunter: Nen Impact Blocked from Australian Release

Refused Classification Rating

While the reasons for RC ratings are generally clear, the decision regarding Hunter x Hunter: Nen Impact is surprising. The official trailer displays typical fighting game content, lacking explicit sexual content, graphic violence, or drug use. However, unshown content might be the cause, or perhaps correctable errors.

A Path to Reconsideration: The Australian Classification Board's Flexibility

Australia's classification history includes both bans and overturned decisions. Games like Pocket Gal 2 and The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings were initially banned but later reclassified after modifications.

The board demonstrates a willingness to reconsider if developers make adjustments. Examples include Disco Elysium: The Final Cut (drug use context revised) and Outlast 2 (a scene removed). By addressing or removing problematic content, developers can often overturn an RC rating.

Therefore, the Australian ban on Hunter x Hunter: Nen Impact isn't necessarily final. The developer or publisher could appeal the decision by providing content justifications or implementing changes to align with classification standards. The possibility of a future release in Australia remains open.