The open-world game Upin & Ipin Universe officially launched on July 17, 2025. One of Indonesia’s top streamers, Windah Basudara, was among the first to try out the game in a livestream that quickly went viral—drawing millions of viewers as he explored the virtual Kampung Durian Runtuh.

Windah Basudara Hilariously Renames Upin & Ipin Characters

Aside from reviewing the visuals and gameplay, Windah’s signature humor once again stole the show. During the stream, he randomly gave absurd names to the characters in the game—calling them Farhan, Dirga, and Ladip.

Amid the nostalgic atmosphere, Windah excitedly welcomed the game’s cinematic intro. As each character appeared on screen, he shouted out names on the fly in a typical comedic style. Characters like Ehsan, Mail, and Jarjit were instantly transformed into Farhan, Dirga, and Ladip—sparking laughter across the livestream chat.

These made-up names quickly went viral among the community, popping up across YouTube and Instagram comments. Memes like “Dirga Farhan Ladip😍” and “Who’s Ladip? 😂” turned into instant inside jokes.

Cultural Details Warm Hearts, But Game Price Raises Eyebrows

Behind the jokes, Windah also took time to appreciate the game’s attention to cultural detail. One moment that stood out was when Upin and Ipin took off their sandals before entering a mosque—a small but meaningful gesture that Windah praised as a respectful touch by the developers.

However, some gamers raised concerns about the game’s steep price point—around IDR 650,000 (approx. $40 USD). Many argued that the game felt more like early access content, lacking a proper story mode and offering repetitive gameplay too soon.

“This is AAA pricing, but the content feels like an early demo,” said one user.

“If they added a full story from the first Upin & Ipin season, it would definitely be worth it,” added another.

Upin & Ipin Universe Has Potential — If Updates Keep Coming

Despite mixed reactions, Upin & Ipin Universe is seen as a bold step forward for local Malaysian developers. With future updates—especially story mode, more quests, and deeper character interactions—the game has the potential to become one of the biggest homegrown IPs in Southeast Asia.

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