Good News for Indonesian Gamers, Steam Block is Opened!

Kominfo's policy regarding foreign PSE registration has worried various groups of people, because Kominfo has blocked popular gaming platforms, one of which is Steam. However, seeing that the block is temporary, currently Valve Corporation is preparing documents for the Steam block process to be opened.

Of course, this news is news that gamers have been waiting for. This blocking is a big obstacle for game activists in Indonesia.

How is the Steam block process unlocked at the moment? Come on, see the discussion below!

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Blocking of Steam and Other Gaming Platforms

Block Steam — Steam Libraries. Source: VCGamers

Blocking game platforms is a firm step by Kominfo regarding the MR5 policy regarding foreign PSE registration. For global companies that have not yet registered with Kominfo after receiving a warning letter, their websites will be blocked.

Of course, the blocking of the website greatly affected Indonesian gamers. They will find it difficult to access game platforms, so it will be more difficult to play their favorite games. Not only that, Dota 2 and CS: GO were also blocked.

Reaction of the Indonesian Society

Dota 2 Blocked — Dota 2 Block. Source: VCGamers

The public's reaction to this blocking is very visible in various social media, for example Twitter. Many criticize Kominfo, because its decision hampers the activities of the Indonesian people.

Not only that, Indonesian people criticize that Kominfo is blocking the biggest game platform in the world, while they support the development of esports in Indonesia. This topic is so busy that there is a trending Kominfo block hashtag for the past few days.

However, there is good news for Indonesian gamers. In fact, Kominfo and Valve are discussing the foreign PSE registration policy. Come on, see the latest updates regarding the Steam unblocking process below!

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Steam Block Process Unlocked

Currently, the negotiation process between Steam and Kominfo is underway. According to the Director General of Informatics Applications, Semuel A. Pangerapan, Kominfo has been in intense communication with Valve as the company that oversees Steam, Dota 2, and CS: GO.

Not only Dota 2 and CS:GO, Indonesian game developers also use the Steam game platform. So, the impact of foreign PSE registration policies also affects game developers from Indonesia.

Reporting from Liputan6.com, the communication between Kominfo and Valve resulted in a significant process. Currently, said Semuel, Steam is preparing documents for foreign PSE registration.

He then asked Indonesian gamers to be patient until the process was complete. So, people who have a hobby of playing games through Steam must be patient until Valve registers Steam, Dota 2, and CS: GO with Kominfo.

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No Need to Change VPN/DNS When Unblock Steam is Opened

DNSCrypt Unblock Steam — DNSCrypt. Source: dnscrypt.org

After the Steam unblocking process is complete, of course, Indonesian people no longer need to bother using a VPN or changing DNS.

Using Steam and playing Dota 2 to CS: GO will run as usual. However, Vicigers still has to be patient until the unblocking process is complete.

The good news only applies to Steam, Dota 2, and CS:GO. Because, as reported by Liputan6.com, Origin and Epic Games have not made further communication with Kominfo.

Thus the discussion regarding the Steam block is opened. Vicigers still has to wait for news from Kominfo regarding the registration of foreign PSEs by Valve. For game needs after unblocking Steam, don't forget to visit VC Market by VCGamers! Many promos and cashback are still available, you know!