Halloween The Game has been banned in Australia and New Zealand because players can smoke weed in it

The upcoming video game adaptation of Halloween has been banned in Australia and New Zealand, developer IllFonic has confirmed. Based on the original 1978 film by John Carpenter, Halloween: The Game is set for release on September 8, and will be available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC. Two places it won’t be legally available, however, are Australia and New Zealand, after the studio confirmed to one follower on X that the game has been banned in those countries. Read More...

Aug 11, 2026 - 01:36

Halloween The Game has been banned in Australia and New Zealand because players can smoke weed in it

The upcoming video game adaptation of Halloween has been banned in Australia and New Zealand, developer IllFonic has confirmed.

Based on the original 1978 film by John Carpenter, Halloween: The Game is set for release on September 8, and will be available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC.

Two places it won’t be legally available, however, are Australia and New Zealand, after the studio confirmed to one follower on X that the game has been banned in those countries.

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