Hong Kong 2097, a planned sequel to a controversial SNES title, has been removed from Steam's upcoming releases. The game failed to pass Valve's review process, preventing its launch on the platform.
The announcement comes amid scrutiny over the game's content, which echoes the provocative themes of its predecessor from the SNES era. According to reports, Hong Kong 2097 was set for release but has now been delisted following Valve's evaluation.
This decision highlights the challenges indie developers face in meeting platform guidelines, especially for titles with potentially offensive material. No further details on the specific reasons for the failure were provided, but the move ensures the game will not appear on Steam.
The development team has not commented publicly on alternative distribution plans. This incident underscores ongoing debates about content moderation in digital storefronts.
