Update: The listing has since been removed, but the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, and the Arts revealed that the horror title hasn’t been refused classification.
In a statement to Press-Start, it said, “Silent Hill f is not currently classified as ‘Refused Classification’ in Australia. The 14 March 2025 entry on the National Classification Database has been removed. A classification decision will be published to the National Classification Database ahead of the game’s release.”
Original Story:
Konami’s Silent Hill franchise isn’t for the squeamish, but Silent Hill f, the next mainline title, takes it up several notches. The reveal trailer highlighted extensive gore and disturbing elements, and according to the ESRB, that’s only an appetizer for what’s to come.
Perhaps for that reason, the survival horror title has been refused classification in Australia by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, and the Arts. The authority didn’t state as such, simply listing “For further information regarding the reason for this decision, please contact us” as the reason.
This isn’t necessarily new, as numerous titles are refused classification in the region for various reasons. Outside of the intense violence and gore, Silent Hill f features some heavy subject matter like depictions of torture, bullying, child abuse, gender discrimination, and “drug-induced hallucinations.”
Stay tuned for more details and updates on its status in the coming months. Silent Hill f is coming to Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC (with PS5 Pro support confirmed), though a release date is pending. Check out our feature for all the relevant details.