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Stop Destroying Video Games Petition Gains Wide Support in 7 EU Countries

by Lillian Jan 04,2025

A European Union petition to prevent publishers from remotely disabling video games after ending support is gaining momentum. The "Stop Destroying Video Games" petition has already surpassed its signature threshold in seven EU countries.

Significant Progress Towards 1 Million Signatures

The petition, launched earlier this year, has garnered 397,943 signatures—39% of its 1 million target. This success spans across Denmark, Finland, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Poland, and Sweden.

Stop Destroying Video Games Petition Gains Wide Support in 7 EU Countries

The petition aims to legally mandate that publishers maintain the functionality of online games even after server shutdowns. It specifically targets the practice of remotely disabling games, arguing that consumers who purchased the game should retain the right to play it. The petition quotes its objective as preventing publishers from rendering games unplayable without providing reasonable alternatives.

Stop Destroying Video Games Petition Gains Wide Support in 7 EU Countries

The petition highlights the controversy surrounding Ubisoft's shutdown of The Crew in March 2024 as a prime example of the problem. The sudden unplayability of the game, despite a large player base, sparked outrage and even legal action in California.

While the petition is still short of its goal, EU citizens have until July 31st, 2025 to sign. Non-EU citizens can still contribute by raising awareness of the campaign.

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