The Australian Classification Board has issued Gears of War 4 with an R18+ rating.
GEARS OF WAR 4, Computer Games, Multi Platform, Rating: R 18+, Author: THE COALITION, Publisher: MICROSOFT STUDIOS, Consumer AdviceHigh impa
— AusVGClassifications (@AusVGClass) July 30, 2016
The R18+ classification is due to moderate impact themes and language as well as high impact violence. Here’s some of that violence in a lovely montage, thanks to IGN:
The Gears of War 4 beta was classified MA15+ due to mild impact language, moderate impact themes and strong impact violence. Though the executions above were taken from the beta, it looks like the full release amps it up a bit.
Gears of War 4 heads to Windows PC and Xbox One, as part of Xbox Play Anywhere, on 11 October. Microsoft recently announced a new, Gears 4-themed 2TB Xbox One Slim bundle.
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