Indonesia Targets 2026 for Game Rating System Reactivation

Indonesia's Ministry of Communication and Digital (Kemkomdigi) has set a target to reactivate the Indonesia Game Rating System (IGRS) by 2026. This decision comes after a thorough evaluation process that included input from various stakeholders.

Tita Ayuditya Surya, head of the Game Ecosystem Development Team at Kemkomdigi, stated that the reactivation will proceed once all system and policy adjustments are complete. While a precise timeline for the reactivation itself is not yet available, she confirmed it is a priority for the current year. The evaluation involved extensive consultations with the Indonesian Games Association (AGI), the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, and the Ministry of Women Empowerment and Child Protection. Crucially, parent community representatives were also included, recognizing the system's significant impact on children, who are primary users of games.

The IGRS implementation was initially postponed in April 2026 after a public outcry over an incorrect rating display on the Steam distribution platform. Kemkomdigi formed a special investigative team to examine all aspects of the system's application, management, and processes. During this period of postponement, Kemkomdigi assured that games without ratings would not face blocking or access restrictions, aiming to maintain stability within the national gaming ecosystem while awaiting a more robust system.

Kemkomdigi emphasized that the assessment is being conducted meticulously to ensure the system effectively meets societal needs. The ministry is committed to a careful and comprehensive approach to the rating system's development and implementation.

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Reactivation will definitely happen after everything is finished and there will be adjustments because this evaluation is comprehensive. So, we cannot convey the exact timeline for reactivation yet, but it will be this year.