Apple has rejected The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth from release on the App Store due to its reported depiction of violence and abuse towards children. This is according to Tyrone Rodriguez, the founder of Binding of Isaac publisher Nicalis. Rodgriguez, who is also a producer on the game, sent out the tweet you see below containing the rejection notice.

　　C'mon, wtf... Apple pic.twitter.com/aEygkjqH2b

　　— Tyrone Rodriguez (@tyronerodriguez) February 7, 2016

　　"Your app contains content or features that depict violence towards, or abuse of, children, which is not allowed on the App Store," reads the rejection letter (via Eurogamer).

　　The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is a new version of 2011's The Binding of Isaac, created by Super Meat Boy designer Edmund McMillen. Interestingly, an iOS version had not been officially announced before this, though McMillen said in a blog post that he was exploring the idea.

　　This isn't the first time The Binding of Isaac, which is rated M, has been rejected for release. In 2012, McMillen said Nintendo blocked The Binding of Isaac from launching for the 3DS due to its "questionable religious content." However, Nintendo apparently got past its issues and the game was released in 2014, uncensored, on Wii U and 3DS, as well as Xbox One.

　　Rebirth launched for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita in 2014.

　　You need a javascript enabled browser to watch videos.

　　Click To Unmute

　　GS News Update: Binding of Isaac Gets Rejected From App Store

　　Thompson: The Pop Culture Icon’s Strange Legacy - Loadout

　　Firearms Expert’s FAVORITE Weapons Of 2023State Of Gaming Handhelds In 2023How Lies of P Cracked the Souls GenreLike a Dragon: Infinite Wealth - Official Ichiban Kasuga Character Spotlight TrailerLike a Dragon: Infinite Wealth - Official Chitose Fujinomiya Character Spotlight TrailerResident Evil 4 Adds Mercenaries and Microtransactions | GameSpot NewsFallout: New Vegas 2 Rumors Explained | GameSpotApril Xbox Game Pass Games Revealed | GameSpot NewsOver 15 Free Games To Claim In April | GameSpot NewsNew Witcher Game Plans Have Changed | GameSpot NewsElden Ring Death Count Revealed | GameSpot News

　　Share

　　LinkEmbed

　　Size:640 × 360480 × 270

　　Start at: End at: Autoplay Loop

　　Want us to remember this setting for all your devices?

　　Sign up or Sign in now!

　　Please use a html5 video capable browser to watch videos.

　　This video has an invalid file format.

　　00:00:00

　　HTML5

　　Auto HD High Low

　　Report a problem

　　Sorry, but you can't access this content!

Please enter your date of birth to view this video

　　By clicking 'enter', you agree to GameSpot's

　　Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

　　enter

　　The Binding of Isaac sees players controlling a child who must escape the clutches of his mother, who is out to kill him after the voice of God commands a sacrifice. Some promotional images for the depict a curled up, crying child who appears to be suffering.

　　We'll have more details on Rebirth's App Store rejection and the steps Nicalis may take in response as they're made available.