In a surprising turn of events, the highly anticipated game Silent Hill F has not been banned in Australia, according to the country’s Classification Board. This news comes as a relief to many fans eagerly awaiting the release of the latest installment in the iconic horror series.

On March 14, 2025, an entry for Silent Hill F was mistakenly recorded as 'Refused Classification' on the National Classification Database. However, this entry has since been removed, and the Australian Classification Board clarified, 'Silent Hill F is not currently classified as 'Refused Classification' in Australia.' They also assured that a formal classification decision will be published prior to the game’s eventual release.

It appears that the confusion stemmed from an error linked to a self-reporting tool utilized by the ACB. According to industry sources, such as Stevivor and GamesIndustry.biz, this incident is tied to the International Age Rating Coalition (IARC), which oversees classifications for mobile and digitally-delivered games. This tool generates ratings based on developers' responses to an online questionnaire, allowing them to receive immediate classifications across various territories.

In exciting news around the game, earlier this month, Konami unveiled a new cinematic trailer for Silent Hill F, building anticipation among the gaming community. Notably, the game has already been given an 18+ rating in Japan, marking it as the first franchise title to achieve such classification. This indicates a more mature approach, which many fans see as an evolution in the series.

As the release date approaches, the gaming world is watching closely for updates, especially regarding any further developments in its classification process. Will Silent Hill F live up to the franchise's legacy? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: horror fans are in for a thrilling ride!

Stay tuned as we bring you more updates on this chilling saga!