European Gamers Rally Behind Petition to Preserve Online Games
A petition urging the European Union to protect online video games from premature deactivation has gained significant traction, surpassing its signature threshold in seven EU countries. The initiative, "Stop Destroying Video Games," aims to collect one million signatures and is currently at 39% of its goal, with 397,943 signatures already secured.
The petition's success spans Denmark, Finland, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Poland, and Sweden. This growing support highlights the frustration felt by gamers over the increasing practice of publishers rendering games unplayable after ending official support, effectively deleting players' progress and investments.
The petition advocates for legislation requiring publishers to maintain the functionality of online games sold within the EU, even after server shutdowns. It explicitly seeks to prevent publishers from remotely disabling games without providing viable alternatives for continued gameplay. This is a direct response to instances like Ubisoft's shutdown of The Crew, a game with millions of players, leaving them with unplayable purchases.
The petition, launched in June, has a deadline of July 31st, 2025. While non-EU citizens can't sign, they can contribute by spreading awareness. The petition's momentum underscores the significant concern within the gaming community regarding the preservation of digital game ownership and access.
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