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Dying Light: The Beast must be censored in order to be sold in a country where it will barely sell

Japón, conocido por sus estrictas regulaciones sobre la representación de la violencia en los videojuegos, ha sido una vez más el escenario de modificaciones para un lanzamiento reciente. Dying Light: The Beast, el título de mundo abierto de Techland, ha visto su versión japonesa sufrir recortes significativos en su contenido, una tendencia que no es nueva en el … Continúa leyendo “”

Japan, known for its strict regulations on the representation of violence in video games, has once again been the scene of modifications for a recent release. Dying Light: The Beast, the open-world title from Techland, has seen its Japanese version undergo significant cuts to its content, a trend that is not new in the Japanese market.

Japan is very restrictive with video games

The Japanese country, which has a classification body, CERO, has required publishers to make adjustments so that their games can be marketed. In the case of Dying Light: The Beast, this has resulted in the reduction of gore representation, the removal of nude content, and adjustments to the models of some female characters. These restrictions have been applied to both the PlayStation 5 version and on Steam, despite the fact that PC games are not subject to the same classification in Japan.

This situation reflects a recurring pattern where publishers must adapt their products to comply with local regulations. Previously, titles like Dead Space, The Callisto Protocol, and Assassin’s Creed Shadows faced similar situations, where releases were modified or canceled due to pressure from the Japanese regulator. In some cases, the demands have conflicted with the creative vision of the developers.

In addition to Dying Light: The Beast, other games have found ways to circumvent restrictions, such as Baldur’s Gate 3, which managed to include visual censorship for nudity. However, despite having achieved the ZERO Z rating, which allows for more explicit content, Dying Light: The Beast has censored certain “increased brutality” that was part of its original promotion.

With the arrival of Dying Light: The Beast, the tension between the creativity of developers and the strict regulations they must endure in markets like Japan is once again evident, where public sensitivities play a decisive role in editorial decisions.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows will be censored in Japan

Ubisoft has announced that it will make modifications to the Japanese version of its upcoming release, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, to meet the requirements imposed by Japan’s video game rating agency CERO. Although the game is already rated CERO Z, indicating it is “only suitable for those over 18,” the agency has determined that the content is too graphic even for adults. No mutilations or blood in the Japanese version Among the most significant modifications is the prohibition of enemy dismemberment, which will be available in other regions, and changes […]

Ubisoft has announced that it will make modifications to the Japanese version of its upcoming release, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, to meet the requirements imposed by Japan’s video game rating agency CERO. Even though the game is already rated as CERO Z, indicating it is “only suitable for those over 18,” the agency has determined that the content is too graphic even for adults.

No mutilations or blood in the Japanese version

Among the most significant modifications is the prohibition of dismembering enemies, which will be available in other regions, and changes in the graphic representations of violence, including images of wounds on bodies. This cautious approach is not the first of its kind by CERO, as previously, titles like Resident Evil Village and The Callisto Protocol faced censorship for their violent content, highlighting the ongoing concern about violence in video games in Japan.

Additionally, changes have been made to the audio of the Japanese edition, although the specific details of these alterations have not been disclosed. This modification is unusual for an initial release and may be related to licensing rights. Changes have also been observed in the description of the character Yasuke on the Japanese Steam page, where his reference as a samurai has been removed, which has generated criticism among certain groups of players who believe this decision aims to avoid controversies.

It is important to note that this change occurs in a broader context of criticism from certain sectors that believe Ubisoft’s approach strays from the historical representation of Yasuke. While Ubisoft’s creative team has defended its decisions, the company’s executives have taken a more cautious stance, ensuring that their goal “is not to promote any specific agenda.” Assassin’s Creed Shadows is scheduled for release on March 20.

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