Late last year we told you that South: Park: the Stick of Truth had been censored for our mates down under – and we laughed about how Australia was a nanny state, unable to separate adults from children. The joke, it seems, is on us. The version of the game that we’ll be getting is also quite heavily censored. And it has nothing to do with the FPB.
“Seven scenes of about 20 seconds each are censored in the EMEA console versions of South Park: The Stick of Truth. The decision to cut this content from the game was made by Ubisoft EMEA,” says the literature accompanying the game’s review guide, according to the UK’s BT.Com.
Here’s a list of the stuff that’s been excised (via AGB):
- A mini-game where a doctor is performing an abortion on the player.
- A mini-game where the player is performing an abortion on the character Randy.
- Five ‘anal probing’ scenes in which characters are ‘actively’ being probed.
Each of the removed scenes has been replaced by a still image, with a text descriptor explaining the things you’re not seeing. Hey, maybe it’s actually funnier that way.
Thing is, the game has an 18+ rating, so it can only be sold to people who’re legally able to decide what content is and isn’t suitable for themselves. The only way you’ll be able to play the game with all of the content if you live in Europe, The Middle East or Africa is to cut through geo-fencing and grab the US version through a digital store of some sort. Or wait for some enterprising person to mod it back in to the PC version of the game.
Last Updated: February 26, 2014
Alien Emperor Trevor
February 26, 2014 at 07:52
If you buy through Steam from ZA you’re probably getting the US version.
Kensei Seraph
February 26, 2014 at 08:05
I sure hope so.
General JJ the annihilator
February 26, 2014 at 08:09
We usually do.
Exalted Overlord Geoffrey Tim
February 26, 2014 at 08:11
99% certain of that.
General JJ the annihilator
February 26, 2014 at 08:12
Did you just hear that?
*whispers* “pc ftw”
Eric
February 26, 2014 at 14:54
Just found out that the PC version will be uncensored.
ToshZA
February 26, 2014 at 08:14
There are a number of games and packages available on the US steam that aren’t available locally though.
Syph1n
February 26, 2014 at 08:41
Eurogamer confirmed pc version is uncut
LAblak22
February 26, 2014 at 21:29
Is it bigger and longer too?
GrIdL0cK
February 26, 2014 at 08:41
One has to wonder whether or not it’s worth R650 to buy a PC game for a few un-cut scenes.
General JJ the annihilator
February 26, 2014 at 08:42
Wait for sale is my motto.
Alien Emperor Trevor
February 26, 2014 at 08:46
I don’t wonder, it’s not. I won’t pay that for any game, even one I want.
Pieter Kruger
February 26, 2014 at 07:57
Sad to hear, I’ll just have to pass on this “Butter’s Edition” then! ????
SheHulkNigri
February 26, 2014 at 07:57
I hate South Park. But I have to wonder what the hell Ubisoft was thinking was going to go into this game? A little lesson of morality at the end of each mission/quest/thingy ala Masters of the Universe?
CypherGate
February 26, 2014 at 11:29
I agree with you. I hate South Park myself. Never found the appeal to it. Maybe they decided cause it would cause some form of negative attention.
LAblak22
February 26, 2014 at 21:30
… “I hate South Park”? Okay then… These types of people apparently exist.
mokobon
February 27, 2014 at 09:20
and the people who cry in a corner when hearing such a phrase exist too. It’s opinion, get over it.
LAblak22
February 27, 2014 at 10:17
Hi, mokobon
Why are you doing this? Why are you attacking me? Why are you trying to bring me down? Why are you trying to make me feel bad? Just because this is the internet, doesn’t mean everything is hostile. I mean no harm in my comment, I simply mean to express my opinions and my shock at the hate for a beloved series that I am passionate about and have grown up with, turning me into a perfectly adjusted adult.
mokobon (can I call you “Mokobon” for grammatical reasons?), you need to calm down, okay? You really do. That type of response is unnecessary and the anonymity provided by not only the internet, but guest Disqus accounts as well might make you feel like you have the courage to be such a — I don’t mean to be a doo-doo mouth — dick, but these people expressed their opinions and I did too. You need to re-evaluate not only your attitude, but perhaps maybe your life as well, sir.
Warmest regards,
L.A Blak of the 22nd Estate
mokobon
February 27, 2014 at 10:47
Oh my god you’re telling me that my type of response is unnecessary yet you contradict your words with your own over the top reply, displaying exactly what you are blaming me for. I have indeed already evaluated my life, I’ve started University and am making my way to a fantastic career and future. Your poor assumption that someone who leaves comments like mine must have a poor life in order to have the need to re-evaluate it is in itself disgusting.
LAblak22
February 27, 2014 at 10:59
Mokobon, why are you continuing this? Why are you continuing to be insensitive towards my feelings? I don’t understand the hate? Come on, little bro, be cool, bro. Come on. Please don’t do this. Don’t do this to us. Our love. Our friendship. Please.
Again, there is no malice in my response; no harm. I’m not being ironic because I’m not being hostile, ergo your hostility is not needed. Come on, man. The world is already a cruel, dark place and this type of conflict is not needed. Let down your defenses and let me love you. Let us love you.
Also, university is not a straightforward thing. Adult life is a brutal, Battle Royale/Hunger Games-like environment where you’ll find it’s a god eat god world rather quickly. But you know, I wish you well and I hope you have a bright future. I can see you have quite a bit of piss and vinegar in you, so I think your mettle enough to survive.
Warmest regards,
Sir L.A Blak of the 22nd Estate
mokobon
February 27, 2014 at 11:14
Ok, I understand your suggestion of no malice being intended. I don’t understand why you think there is hate in my own comments towards you because there just isn’t.
Also, please don’t take this the wrong way either but I definitely know what adult life is like my friend. I have been married for 3 years and am expecting a third child… I have been an adult for what seems 10 times longer than it actually is.
On a side note; I don’t treat mokobon as a proper noun as it is my creation (as far as I know) and I should have my own choice in the matter.
Enjoy yourself Sir L.A Black, and please, continue to protect the world with your quickly thought out paragraphs of doom.
LAblak22
February 27, 2014 at 11:45
Well congratulations on the third little one. And I am glad we have pushed through this little tat. Internet violence is the worse kind of violence. I look forward to a long, warm friendship filled with laughter, hugs and good times.
Friendliest Regards,
Lord Sir L.A Black of the 22nd Estate, Escrow
bigface
February 28, 2014 at 00:30
Mokobon just got owned
mokobon
February 27, 2014 at 09:19
obsidian made the game… Ubisoft published it.
melodicmizery
February 26, 2014 at 08:01
i cant believe this day and age this is the world we live in when a adult cant even buy a game that isnt censored lol. this fear of culture society is just to much. we are so doomed. this doesnt affect me because im in america but it just amazes me this even happens. i have alot of aussie friends that this will affect
Hammersteyn
February 26, 2014 at 08:01
I’m sure we can watch the cut footage on Youtube. No way they can censor that.
*Censorship fails again*
Acornbread
February 26, 2014 at 08:03
Ugh. This will probably encourage people to pirate the game. Nice one Ubisoft! 😛
Kensei Seraph
February 26, 2014 at 08:04
I suppose you could buy it digitally and then get the uncensored version through torrents, but then Ubisoft would think you’re supporting the censorship.
Acornbread
February 26, 2014 at 08:19
Yeah. Mods might do it but then folks on console are still screwed.
HvR
February 26, 2014 at 08:08
Goddammit, first pre-order in 10 years.
VinTaco
February 26, 2014 at 08:09
Isn’t the EMEA version just Middle East and Africa, and don’t we get the EU version not the EMEA version?
HvR
February 26, 2014 at 08:09
EMEA -> Europe, Middle East, Africa
Exalted Overlord Geoffrey Tim
February 26, 2014 at 08:11
Yes, as he said. EMEA = Europe, Middle East, Africa. Even the UK’s version is gimped. PC version is apparently uncut.
oVg BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA... HA!
February 26, 2014 at 09:01
They replace the Anal probe with a scud missile.
VinTaco
February 26, 2014 at 09:02
Shot for clearing that up Geoff and HvR. Clearly I was hopeful 🙁
HvR
February 26, 2014 at 08:36
As protest send offensive South Park clips to Ubisoft (think the following one is a winner)
oVg BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA... HA!
February 26, 2014 at 08:37
Did somebody mention anal probing.
Martin du preez
February 26, 2014 at 08:41
Oh man, I’m so high right now, I have no idea what’s going on
Unavengedavo
February 26, 2014 at 08:49
Unnecessary censorship just ruins everything…
http://31.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvg6zdTcc61qaz6doo1_250.gif
oVg BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA... HA!
February 26, 2014 at 09:01
bwahahahaha
Gr8_Balls_o_Fire
February 26, 2014 at 12:07
Holy shit that is horrific
DrKiller
February 26, 2014 at 08:50
Guess I’ll get the US version for Xbox then 🙂
Uberutang
February 26, 2014 at 09:06
Master Race copy is unsullied! All hail the PC!
Kromas
February 26, 2014 at 09:15
We must make the ritual PS2 sacrifices tonight!
Rags
February 26, 2014 at 15:30
We cannot risk the common folk having access to such content.
Gerhard Davids
February 26, 2014 at 09:13
Welp guess this one is going to be on steam for me instead now….
VampyreSquirrel
February 26, 2014 at 10:25
Same
VampyreSquirrel
February 26, 2014 at 09:27
Xbox pre-order… cancelled. damnit.
El Capitan del Blade
February 26, 2014 at 10:06
I read that the PC version remains unaltered…. At least according to some guy on another S.A Based gaming news site…
RinceandLeSIGH
February 26, 2014 at 10:16
The middle East? Fuck, now that is funny.
matthurstrsa
February 26, 2014 at 12:05
Seven scenes of about 20 seconds each are censored in the EMEA console versions of South Park: The Stick of Truth.
Console only, PC is uncensored. Still a silly move.
Hillbilly Gamer
February 26, 2014 at 12:06
D!@#$%^^&&*^%$#&^nm
Sk3tz0
February 26, 2014 at 13:17
Censoring those Scene not a problem.. What will be an issue if they apply censorship to the Dialogue with fucking bleeps.. that gripes my gout.
LAblak22
February 26, 2014 at 21:32
What do we want? Anal probes! When do we want it? Now! What do we want? Anal probes! When do we want it? Now!
Timmy Mkay
March 4, 2014 at 02:04
so I’m from europe, is there any way to buy to us pc version anywhere online?
Cody Feaver
April 5, 2014 at 05:25
I ordered it from Amazon and it isn’t censored.