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        "msgid": "understanding-igrs-komdigi-the-age-rating-system-for-games-at-the-centre-of-controversy-1775606626",
        "date": "2026-04-07 15:35:00",
        "title": "Understanding IGRS Komdigi: The Age Rating System for Games at the Centre of Controversy",
        "author": "Soffya Ranti",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Regulation",
        "summary": "The Indonesia Game Rating System (IGRS), managed by the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Komdigi), has come under scrutiny amid controversies over Steam's age classifications for games available in Indonesia, with some adult-themed titles incorrectly rated suitable for children as young as three. IGRS aims to provide accurate age and content ratings aligned with Indonesian social norms, cultural values, and regulations, requiring developers to self-assess and undergo verification to protect young players and support the local gaming industry. Officials like Minister Meutya Hafid and Director General Edwin Hidayat Abdullah emphasise its role in ensuring parental peace of mind and regulatory compliance through an online classification process.",
        "content": "<p>The game rating system on the Steam platform is currently under the\nspotlight following the discovery of several game titles displaying age\nclassifications deemed odd for the Indonesian market. This controversy\narose when netizens found age labels that were considered inappropriate\nfor the game\u2019s content. On one hand, there are games containing adult or\nsexual content that are instead given a 3+ rating, meaning they are safe\nfor children aged three and above. On the other hand, several popular\nAAA games such as Clair Obscure: Expedition 33 and Metal Gear Solid\nDelta: Snake Eater have been marked as \u201cnot suitable for distribution in\nIndonesia\u201d. These findings were then widely shared on platform X by\nIndonesian gamers via screenshots, sparking questions about the accuracy\nof the classification system displayed on Steam. This situation has also\ndrawn in the Indonesia Game Rating System (IGRS), Indonesia\u2019s official\ngame classification system, as the displayed age labels are seen as\nconfusing and potentially misleading to the public. So, what is IGRS?\nHere is the explanation. IGRS is Indonesia\u2019s game age classification\nsystem aimed at providing guidance on the appropriate age for players,\nwhile also helping the public, especially parents, understand the\ncontent of games circulating in Indonesia. Minister of Communication and\nDigital Meutya Hafid stated that this rating system will support\nIndonesia\u2019s gaming industry. \u201cIn addition, parents can be more at ease.\nChildren can avoid content that is not suitable for their age,\u201d said\nMeutya. IGRS will help provide information on age classification and\ncontent in games circulating in Indonesia, taking into account national\nsocial norms, cultural values, and compliance with applicable laws and\nregulations. Through this system, publishers or game developers are\nrequired to register and classify online. The process begins with\nself-assessment, followed by verification by the IGRS party. This is\nalso emphasised by the Director General of Digital Ecosystem at Komdigi,\nEdwin Hidayat Abdullah. \u201cDevelopers are required to assess themselves\nfor what age the game is suitable to be played, then we will conduct\nroutine checks to ensure its suitability,\u201d said Edwin. Summarised from\nthe IGRS.id website, the game classification process in IGRS is carried\nout online.<\/p>",
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