“Stop Killing Games” passes verification: EU initiative heads for formal review

The “Stop Killing Games” European Citizens’ Initiative has confirmed over 1.29 million verified signatures, clearing the threshold required to trigger formal consideration by European Commission.

The campaign is aimed at the “end-of-life” problem: players buying games that later become unusable when servers shut down or support ends. Rather than demanding infinite upkeep, supporters argue for practical off-ramps—like allowing community servers or preserving offline functionality.

Next steps matter: formal review doesn’t guarantee new rules, but it does force a real policy conversation—and gives preservation advocates a rare seat at the table.