‘Stop Killing Games’ Petition Hits 1 Million Signatures

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The 'Stop Killing Games' petition has officially crossed 1 million signatures. Started by gaming content creator Ross Scott in 2024, the petition aims to address the increasing trend of games becoming unplayable once publishers shut down servers. Many modern titles now rely entirely on online services, meaning once support ends, so does access—regardless of whether players paid for them. The movement argues this is unfair to consumers and raises questions about digital ownership in gaming.

On July 2, the petition crossed the 1 million mark through the European Citizens’ Initiative, which could prompt the European Commission to take legislative action. The initiative emphasizes that many games are sold like permanent goods but function more like temporary rentals, which contradicts consumer expectations.

According to the official Stop Killing Games site, the campaign challenges the legality of publishers rendering purchased games unplayable and advocates for stronger digital rights.

In parallel, a UK-specific version of the petition has also gained momentum, surpassing 130,000 signatures.