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- Reversed Front: Bonfire has been banned in Hong Kong for allegedly promoting separatism.
- Authorities warned that accessing or sharing the game could violate national security laws.
A mobile game called Reversed Front: Bonfire, from a Taiwanese developer, has been banned in Hong Kong. This comes after authorities accused it of promoting armed revolution and encouraging independence for regions like Taiwan and Hong Kong.
Reversed Front: Bonfire developer confirmed the game is blocked in Hong Kong and Macau
This has also been confirmed by the makers of the game, who have added that the game and the website is not available in Hong Kong and Macau, and players from the regions should use a VPN to gain access.
The police warned that simply downloading, sharing, or recommending the game could lead to criminal charges under the national security law and could be seen as “inciting secession”. Authorities claim that buying anything in the game might count as financially supporting efforts to break away from China.
About this game, this is a strategy simulation from a developer named ESC Taiwan. The game lets you join different groups like Taiwan, Hong Kong, Tibet, or the Uyghurs to fight against a fictional Communist regime. It also offers an option to play as the Communists.
The game launched in April 2025 and quickly became the top download in Hong Kong’s App Store before being taken down. The game’s description on the App Store has these lines: “Taiwan has yet to come to a conclusion, but the war is still at hand”, “A Simulation for Rebels”, indicating there’s more to this.
Even though the developer issued an announcement regarding the unavailability, an official clarification regarding the matter hasn’t been provided yet. Keep an eye on this space for updates.
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