The upcoming 1v4 asymmetrical slasher title Halloween: The Game has been denied classification in Australia, meaning it will not be released physically or digitally in Australia or New Zealand, it has been confirmed.Credit: Universal Pictures / Miramax / Blumhouse ProductionsHalloween: The Game Banned in Two CountriesDeveloper Illfonic, the studio behind the previous asymmetrical horror games Friday the 13th: The Game and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, has revealed in a statement that it has been denied classification in those two countries.However, according to the statement, the reason has nothing to do with the game’s intense violence or the fact that players can assume the role of Michael Myers in an offline campaign. Instead, the reason behind the banning is because of the “presence of a controlled substance.”The official account confirmed on X (Twitter):“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 a controlled substance. Unfortunately, to our disappointment (and certainly yours) this means that we cannot sell the physical or digital product in both Australia and New Zealand.”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, 2026Related: ‘Halloween’ Reboot Unveils New Cast, Abandons Jamie Lee Curtis and Previous FilmsHalloween: The Game is still set to launch in other countries worldwide as normal on September 8 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (via Steam and Epic Games Store).Illfonic’s title is not part of any continuity established in any of the movie sequels. Instead, it takes place on October 31 in 1978, alongside the events of John Carpenter’s original 1978 film, allowing players to either take on the role of a Haddonfield Hero or as Michael Myers.Fans will also get to explore meticulously recreated sandboxes of iconic locations from the film such as Haddonfield Heights and Haddonfield Town Center.Credit: IllfonicPlayable characters include the iconic “final girl” Laurie Strode (voiced by Chelsea Krause), and her friends from the original film, Bob Simms (Nicholas Leung), Lynda van der Klok (Angela Carbone), and Annie Brackett (Kaitlyn Robrock).Michael Myers is portrayed by original Halloween (1978) actor Nick Castle and actor/stuntman TJ Storm, with both performers providing motion capture.The official description for Halloween: The Game states:“Boogeyman or Hero: The Boogeyman is out. Team up in a 1v4 asymmetrical horror showdown on everyone’s favorite night of the year. Choose to save the quiet town of Haddonfield from bloodshed as a Hero of Haddonfield or stalk and terrorize the residents as Michael Myers.”Halloween: The Game launches on September 8.Are you excited about the upcoming Halloween game? And what do you think about its absence from Australia and New Zealand? Let us know in the comments below!The post Confirmed: Upcoming ‘Halloween’ Reboot Officially Banned appeared first on Inside the Magic.