Questions have emerged over the security of the Indonesia Game Rating System, or IGRS, after excerpts from several unreleased games were seen circulating online. The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs is now investigating whether those materials are connected to the classification system used to review game submissions before release.
The ministry is treating the matter as more than a simple leak hunt. Officials are examining whether a vulnerability allowed submission materials to become accessible to the public, even though IGRS data is supposed to be used only for content assessment and game classification.
A broader review is underway
Director of Digital Ecosystem Development at the ministry, Sonny Hendra Sudaryana, said the evaluation is being carried out comprehensively so the cause can be identified clearly. He stressed that the investigation should not stop at a single suspicion that could fuel speculation online.
“To avoid various assumptions spreading on social media, we are currently carrying out a comprehensive investigation,” Sonny said, as quoted by Antara on Friday.
The ministry also said the investigation results will be made public once the process is complete. That commitment signals that the case is being handled as a matter of transparency as well as security.
The review does not focus only on technical issues. It also covers policy, systems, processes, technology, organization, and human resources, showing that the ministry is checking every layer of IGRS implementation.
Attention turns to unreleased game footage
Public concern rose after leaked clips from unreleased titles began to appear online, including 007: First Light. The material is believed to have come from the IGRS submission process, where games are reviewed before launch.
Reports also mention leaked footage from Bandai Namco’s Echoes of Aincrad. Those disclosures reportedly included important parts of the games, raising concerns about the safety of developer data.
If the allegations are confirmed, the issue would go beyond leaked game content. It would also point to a possible breakdown in the protection of information used during the rating process, a key part of the game industry ecosystem.
Possible exposure of developer data
Early discussion around the incident has also pointed to the possible exposure of thousands of email addresses belonging to game developers. Such a breach, if verified, could create wider risks for industry participants who submit content for classification.
For that reason, the ministry has involved multiple stakeholders in the evaluation. Game publishers and industry players are being included so the source of the problem can be mapped more accurately and trust in the rating mechanism can be maintained.
The process is also meant to ensure that the rating system is not only operational on paper but safe to use in practice. In a period of growing concern over digital data security, clarity on IGRS has become important for protecting the integrity of the national gaming ecosystem.
Rating work paused for now
While the investigation and evaluation continue, the ministry has decided to temporarily suspend IGRS rating. The pause is intended to support a full review and give space for improvements to the system’s reliability.
The decision shows that the government is placing the credibility of IGRS above speed. The classification system is expected to remain trusted by both the public and the industry after the review has been completed.
The ministry is not only tracing the source of the alleged leak, but also preparing a broader assessment of how the system is implemented. The outcome of that work is expected to shape future fixes for IGRS and the next steps in protecting data across Indonesia’s gaming sector.
Source: www.beritasatu.com
