While fans eagerly anticipate the release of the upcoming survival horror action game The Callisto Protocol, those living in Japan will unfortunately be unable to play the game, as Callisto has failed its certification in the country – with there being no plans to alter the game.

Making the announcement on Twitter, the official Japanese Callisto Protocol page said (as roughly translated by ResetEra user Dest) “The Callisto Protocol has decided to stop the release of the Japanese version. As of now, the CERO rating cannot be passed. We have decided that we would no longer be able to provide you with the experience you need. We hope everyone in Japan will understand. If you have already pre-ordered, we will refund you.”

No specificities were given regarding what aspect of The Callisto Protocol was problematic in the eyes of the Japanese CERO game ratings board, but some have suggested that it might be due to the dismemberment present within the game – a major gameplay mechanic of the title.

While this is undoubtedly disappointing for many Japanese fans of the game, there is hope that the game might still find its way onto Steam due to the platform not requiring games to be certified. We will have to wait and see.

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