When it releases this September 8, Halloween: The Game will unfortunately not be available everywhere. The asymmetrical multiplayer survival horror game has been banned in some countries.

IllFonic’s title didn’t get a rating from the Australian and New Zealand authorities, which means it won’t be released in either of these two countries. The devs have clarified that this refusal is all because the presence of a "controlled substance" in the game.

"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."

This so-called "controlled substance" reportedly stems from the fact that a character can smoke some marihuana to gain an in-game bonus.