A European Union petition demanding publishers maintain playable online games after support ends has surpassed its signature threshold in seven countries, nearing its 1 million signature goal. Learn more about this important initiative.
European Gamers Unite Against Game Abandonment
Nearly 40% of the Goal Achieved
The "Stop Destroying Video Games" petition has achieved significant success, exceeding the required signature threshold in Denmark, Finland, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Poland, and Sweden. The impressive total of 397,943 signatures represents 39% of the one million signatures needed.
This petition, launched in June, addresses the growing concern of unplayable games after publisher support ceases. It advocates for legislation compelling publishers to ensure continued functionality of online games even after official closure, preventing the remote disabling of purchased games.
As stated in the petition, "This initiative calls for publishers selling or licensing videogames in the EU to maintain said videogames in a functional (playable) state. It specifically seeks to prevent the remote disabling of videogames before providing reasonable means for continued gameplay without publisher involvement."
The petition highlights the controversial shutdown of Ubisoft's The Crew, a 2014 racing game with over 12 million players worldwide. Ubisoft's server closure in March 2024, citing infrastructure and licensing issues, rendered the game unplayable, sparking outrage and even lawsuits in California.
While the petition is still short of its goal, EU citizens of voting age have until July 31st, 2025, to add their signatures. While non-EU citizens can't sign, they can support the cause by spreading awareness.
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