Halloween: The Game will receive a digital release in New Zealand, reversing an earlier restriction that had grouped the title with Australia's outright ban. The game faced classification refusal in both territories following a high-profile content dispute, but New Zealand's situation has now been clarified to permit digital availability in the region. This distinction means the two markets will have diverging access to the horror title moving forward.
- New Zealand will allow digital distribution of Halloween: The Game despite initial classification troubles that lumped it with Australia's ban.
- Australia and New Zealand are now treating the game's availability differently, with only New Zealand confirming a path to release.
- The game's official channels have been providing updates as the classification situation develops across these territories.
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TrueAchievements
· Aug 17, 15:37 UTC
Halloween: The Game will launch in New Zealand after all
It's good news for Halloween fans in New Zealand!
IGN
· Aug 17, 08:39 UTC
Halloween: The Game Will Actually Be Available in New Zealand After All
Developer IllFonic alters course, and the game will now be made available digitally for NZ.
Eurogamer
· Aug 16, 15:36 UTC
Halloween: The Game will get a digital release in New Zealand after all
Halloween: The Game will get a digital release in New Zealand after all, despite initially being lumped in with Australia's classification refusal.
Com
· Aug 14, 23:25 UTC
Halloween: The Game Will Now Get A Digital Release In New Zealand
Following from the high profile banning of Halloween: The Game in Australia and New Zealand this past week, the official X page for Halloween: The Game has taken to socials to provide an update regarding the game’s availability in New Zeala…
Com
· Aug 14, 23:25 UTC
Halloween: The Game Will Now Get A Digital Release In New Zealand
Following from the high profile banning of Halloween: The Game in Australia and New Zealand this past week, the official X page for Halloween: The Game has taken to socials to provide an update regarding the game’s availability in New Zeala…