GameChanger Studio has announced that 1998: The Toll Keeper Story will be released on Steam on October 28, 2025, with a Google Play Store version also in development. Thanks to the enthusiasm of Indonesian gamers, the game will feature full Indonesian language support.
During the Steam demo period, more than 2,500 players tried the game and generated over 10,000 wishlists, mostly from the local community.
In response to the positive feedback from players, GameChanger has ensured that all elements of the game, from the menu and dialogue to the journal of the main character, Dewi, are fully available in Indonesian.
About 1998: The Toll Keeper Story
Through 1998: The Toll Keeper Story, GameChanger Studio once again proves its ability to deliver emotional and meaningful narratives. Unlike the fantasy-themed My Lovely trilogy, this time they explore a more realistic story with social and political themes that are close to real life.
Set in the fictional country of Janapa during a period of political and economic crisis, the story follows the struggles of Dewi, a young mother trying to survive amid chaos and moral dilemmas. Inspired by the 1998 Asian financial crisis, this game highlights humanity, fortitude, and difficult choices in times of uncertainty.
Feature:
- The Story of Survival and Motherhood: Make difficult choices not only for your own safety, but also for the sake of your unborn child.
- Narrative Simulation Gameplay: Inspect vehicles, documents, and identities while managing mounting tension and limited resources.
- Small Decisions, Serious Consequences: Every action matters: who you let pass, who you reject, what rules you follow or break.
- Distinctive Visual Style of the 90s: Combining dot textures, old paper aesthetics, and blue filters, the artistic direction echoes the printed materials of the 90s that underlie the game in its mood and texture.
- Inspired by a True Story: This game is set during the 1998 Asian financial crisis, with the situation in Indonesia as one of its main inspirations.
This new approach marks a bold step for GameChanger Studio, presenting a more relevant and emotional story. It also makes The Toll Keeper Story one of the most personal and powerful projects in their portfolio.
