Hunter x Hunter: Nen Impact Banned in Australia, No Reason Given

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 unexpected decision, issued December 1st, lacks any stated reasoning.

Hunter x Hunter: Nen Impact Blocked in Australia

Refused Classification Rating

While the reasons for RC ratings are typically clear, this decision is surprising. The game's promotional trailer shows standard fighting game fare, without explicit content like sexual scenes, graphic violence, or drug use. However, unshown content might exist, or the game may contain correctable errors.

Appealing the Decision: A Path Forward

Australia's classification board has a history of banning games, sometimes reversing decisions later. Past examples include Pocket Gal 2 and The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings, both initially banned for explicit content but later reclassified after modifications.

The board demonstrates a willingness to reconsider if developers edit or justify content. Disco Elysium: The Final Cut and Outlast 2 are examples of games initially refused classification but later approved after addressing issues like drug use and sexual violence.

Therefore, the ban isn't necessarily final. The developer or publisher could appeal by providing content justifications or making edits to meet classification requirements. The future of Hunter x Hunter: Nen Impact in Australia hinges on this possibility.