Saudi Arabia Bans Final Fantasy XVI Over Content Issues

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Final Fantasy XVI has been banned in Saudi Arabia due to the publisher's unwillingness to make necessary modifications to the game, according to the kingdom's Public Authority for Media. The exact modifications are unknown, but speculation suggests it may be related to a same-sex couple in the game. The game has already received a mature rating for its depictions of sex scenes, drug use, torture scenes, and hate crimes.
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