The Ministry of Truth is opening its doors!
Developer False Memory Dept. and publisher TwoCakesStudio are inviting players to the public playtest of Ministry of Truth: 1984, a story-driven simulator set in a totalitarian society inspired by George Orwell’s classic novel.
In this game, you take on the role of an official responsible for controlling information and rewriting history in a totalitarian dystopia.
This narrative-driven simulator challenges you with moral decisions that shape your fate. You will manipulate facts, manage propaganda, and decide whether to serve the regime faithfully or risk everything to resist. Every choice is scrutinized, and your actions have real consequences.
Ministry of Truth: 1984 playtest start date
Launching on Tuesday, February 16, 2026, the playtest lets players take on the role of Ministry officials, manipulate facts, rewrite history, and decide whether to follow the regime or resist.
How to join Ministry of Truth: 1984 playtest
- Sign up for an account with Steam if you don’t have one yet.
- Visit the official Ministry of Truth: 1984 Steam page.
- Click “Request Access” under the section “Join the Ministry of Truth: 1984 Playtest”.
- You’ll get notified when the developer is ready for you.
Expanded features and improvements
Based on feedback from the community, the playtest includes several updates and enhancements:
- Localization in 22 languages
- Controller support and English voice acting
- Ultra-wide display support (16:10 to 21.5:9)
- Linux platform support and compatibility with Steam Deck
A new trailer showcases these updates, highlighting the expanded narrative, enhanced visuals, and core mechanics that bring the oppressive world of the Ministry of Truth to life.
The game currently supports a wide range of languages, including English, Ukrainian, French, German, Spanish (Spain and LATAM), Portuguese (Portugal and Brazil), Italian, Romanian, Polish, Czech, Finnish, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Dutch, Turkish, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Korean.
A totalitarian simulation of choice and consequence
Your duties within the Ministry include editing historical documents, fabricating evidence, and erasing inconvenient truths to maintain the Party’s version of reality.
Each task tests your loyalty and forces you to question the very nature of truth. The oppressive regime permeates every aspect of your work.
You participate in mandatory ideological rituals like the Two Minutes Hate, where fear and hatred are converted into loyalty, and you must navigate complex relationships with colleagues. Some are devoted Party members, while others may be secret dissidents waiting for the right moment to act.
As you advance, the psychological weight of constant surveillance takes its toll. Big Brother watches every move, and any hint of doubt or weakness could threaten your position and your life. The game’s branching narrative tracks your obedience versus resistance, leading to multiple distinct endings.
Ministry of Truth: 1984 delivers a tense, thought-provoking experience that explores the cost of truth in a world where reality is dictated by those in power.
What is George Orwell’s 1984 about?
1984 is a dystopian novel by George Orwell, first published in 1949. The story is set in a totalitarian society ruled by a party led by the mysterious figure known as Big Brother.
In this world, the government controls almost every aspect of life, from what people think to how they speak. Citizens are constantly monitored, and any form of dissent is punished severely. Privacy does not exist, and the state rewrites history to suit its own version of the truth.
The novel follows Winston Smith, a low-ranking member of the Party who works at the Ministry of Truth, where his job is to alter historical records to match the Party’s propaganda. Despite the constant surveillance and oppressive rules, Winston begins to question the government and secretly rebels against the Party’s control.
1984 explores themes of power, manipulation, and the nature of truth. It warns about the dangers of authoritarianism, showing how extreme political control can suppress individuality, freedom, and independent thought.
Terms like “Big Brother,” “thoughtcrime,” and “doublethink” from the novel have become widely recognized in discussions about surveillance and propaganda.
