YouTube Deletes J0nathan's Channel Over Hellraiser: Revival Video
J0nathan's channel, with 190,000 subscribers, was removed after a censored Hellraiser: Revival gameplay upload violated YouTube's sex and nudity policy.
YouTube removed the channel of French content creator J0nathan after he uploaded gameplay from Hellraiser: Revival, according to Kotaku. The ban notice cited a violation of the platform's policy against sex and nudity.
J0nathan said the explicit portions of the video had been censored with black bars. The upload carried a "not for kids" label but was not age-gated, he added. He said the channel had 190,000 subscribers built over 10 years.
Saber Interactive, the studio behind Hellraiser: Revival, urged content creators to label streams and videos with appropriate age restrictions and sexual theme labels when sharing gameplay. J0nathan said he has not heard back from YouTube or Saber Interactive.
Hellraiser: Revival is a survival horror game based on the Clive Barker horror series, featuring gore, violence and sex. The game includes full nudity at points, including the beginning.
On October 7, 2026, Saber Interactive posted on X urging creators to adhere to platform community guidelines. On October 8, 2026, J0nathan posted on X saying he was requesting a final review before pursuing appeals under the DSA framework and legal proceedings.
Quick answers
Why was J0nathan's YouTube channel deleted?
YouTube said the channel violated its policy against sex and nudity after he uploaded Hellraiser: Revival gameplay.
How many subscribers did J0nathan have?
He said his channel had 190,000 subscribers built over 10 years.
What is Hellraiser: Revival?
It is a survival horror game based on the Clive Barker horror series, featuring gore, violence and sex.