A European Union petition to prevent video game publishers from remotely disabling games after ending support has gained significant traction. The "Stop Destroying Video Games" petition has surpassed its signature threshold in seven EU countries: Denmark, Finland, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Poland, and Sweden.
Significant Progress, But More Signatures Needed
The petition currently boasts 397,943 signatures – 39% of its 1 million signature goal.
This initiative addresses the growing concern of games becoming unplayable after publisher support ends. The petition advocates for legislation requiring publishers to maintain the functionality of games sold within the EU, preventing remote disabling without providing reasonable alternatives for continued play.
As stated in the petition, publishers should be obligated to ensure games remain playable, preventing the remote disabling of games without offering viable solutions for continued access.
The petition highlights the controversial shutdown of Ubisoft's The Crew in March 2024 as a prime example of this issue. The game's closure, impacting millions of players, sparked outrage and even legal action in California.
While significant progress has been made, the petition needs further support to reach its goal. EU citizens of voting age have until July 31st, 2025, to sign. Non-EU citizens can contribute by spreading awareness.
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