The Australian Classification Board has rated an edited version of Saints Row IV MA15+.

Publisher Deep Silver said the game is identical to the global release in every respect except that a single, short, optional mission has been removed entirely in order to appease Australian sensibilities.

The offending passage of play included the use of virtual alien narcotics that could potentially and temporarily increase certain superpowers in the game, said Deep Silver.

The so-called Rectifier Probe, an anal probing device that it was reported also got the Classification Board hot under the collar, will be released as part of the Season Pass DLC package in line with the rest of the world as originally intended, added the publisher.

“Deep Silver and [local distributor] AIE are pleased to report that the Australian Classification Board has now approved Saints Row IV for sale,” reads a prepared statement. “They have granted the game an MA15+ rating. To achieve this rating one loyalty mission featuring the character Shaundi has been removed. This mission has been widely reported on and contains the use of alien narcotics to obtain certain superpowers.”

“This mission represents approximately 20 minutes of gameplay out of the hours available to purchasers.

“The removal of this mission has no negative impact on the story or the superpowers and will not detract from the enjoyment players will get from their Saints Row IV experience. The rectifier weapon will be available as part of a DLC package as originally intended. Deep Silver stands by this decision and thanks the Australian Classification Board for their assistance with this matter.”

Saints Row IV will be released in Australia and New Zealand on the 22nd of August. The edition released in New Zealand will be unabridged, and is rated R18.