Stop Killing Games campaign nears 1.45M signatures — what’s next?
The Stop Killing Games European Citizens’ Initiative has reportedly gathered around 1.45 million signatures, with organizers stating that approximately 97% of those signatures appear valid. The campaign aims to force EU consideration of legislation that would preserve players’ access to video games when developers or publishers remove support or delist titles—an issue highlighted by cases such as Ubisoft delisting The Crew and revoking access for purchasers.
Timeline & next steps
- Organizers submitted the initiative after the July 31 deadline. The European Commission has three months to verify submitted signatures.
- If the verification threshold (1 million valid signatures across member states) is met, organizers will deliver the petition in person and seek meetings with the European Commission and the European Parliament.
- From the submission date, the EU institutions have up to six months to decide whether to act on the initiative.
What organizers are doing
To prepare for meetings with lawmakers, the campaign says it will contact members of Parliament and Commission officials while countering misinformation and industry lobbying. They are posting more frequent updates on their official campaign site and community channels (Discord and social media).
Sources & further reading
- Official Stop Killing Games site — campaign updates and resources.
- European Commission — European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) process — explains verification and timelines for ECIs.
- Engadget coverage — reporting on the petition milestone and next steps.
Discussion
Do you think the EU should require publishers/developers to preserve access to digital games after delisting? Share your thoughts below and consider following the campaign for updates.
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