[PC, PS3, X360] Censored version of Saints Row IV rated MA15+ in Australia

[PC, PS3, X360] Censored version of Saints Row IV rated MA15+ in Australia

Earlier this week the Classification Board confirmed that their stance regarding the unedited version of Saints Row IV would remain unclassified in Australia; shortly afterwards Grand Theft Auto V picked up a R18+ classification ahead of its September launch.

Many fans were scratching their heads and wondering what separated the two games, but that really isn't important anymore because today the board announced that the edited version of Saints Row IV would be available in Australia with an MA15+ classification.

That's right, it will not carry a R18+ classification. In order to get the game by the Classification Board Deep Silver confirmed that Volition removed a single 20-minute mission and noted that the controversial 'Rectifier' anal probe weapon would be available as DLC.

Here's the statement from Deep Silver:

Quote:Deep Silver and [local distributor] AIE are pleased to report that the Australian Classification Board has now approved Saints Row IV for sale. They have granted the game a MA15+ rating. To achieve this rating one loyalty mission featuring the character Shaundi has been removed. This mission has been widely reported on and contains the use of alien narcotics to obtain certain superpowers. This mission represents approximately 20 minutes of gameplay out of the hours available to purchasers. The removal of this mission has no negative impact on the story or the superpowers and will not detract from the enjoyment players will get from their Saints Row IV experience. The rectifier weapon will be available as part of a DLC package as originally intended. Deep Silver respects this decision and thanks the Australian Classification Board for their assistance with this matter.

That puts that issue to rest then, Australian fans will be able get their hands on the edited version of Saints Row IV as of August 22nd for PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.

Or you could import it.

Written by: Kyran Morrison

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