The Stop Killing Games initiative surpasses one million validated supports
A crucial milestone has been reached in the field of digital activism. The European Citizens' Initiative (ECI) Stop Killing Games has managed to validate more than 1.2 million signatures of support, far exceeding the minimum threshold required by the European Commission to consider a proposal. This citizen success unlocks the next phase in the complex EU legislative process. 🎮
The path to Brussels is clear
With the signatures already validated, the next step for the organizers is a formal act: physically delivering all the documentation in Brussels. This procedure is scheduled for mid or late February 2026. Once completed, the European Commission must organize a public hearing to thoroughly analyze the proposal, which calls for creating rules that protect consumers when companies decide to shut down their video game servers.
Key details of the process:- Validated signatures: Out of more than 1.44 million collected, 1,294,188 have been confirmed, exceeding the required million.
- Next formal step: Official delivery of the initiative at the EU headquarters in approximately two years.
- Central objective: Legislate to ensure that players can continue accessing the titles they have purchased, even without official online support.
This milestone demonstrates massive citizen support for the idea that the video games we buy should not become inaccessible.
Implications for the gaming community
If the Commission decides to act, a debate could begin to draft a new European law. This legal framework would seek to obligate companies to keep access to their games functional, thus preserving users' economic investment and the cultural value of these titles. The process is long and no outcome is guaranteed, but the initiative has already avoided being forgotten in administrative oblivion.
Possible outcomes of legislation:- Companies would have to offer a solution so that games remain playable after server shutdowns.
- Users' digital libraries would be protected, considered an investment and cultural heritage.
- An important precedent would be set regarding consumers' digital rights in the EU.
A step forward, but the path continues
Although it's too early to celebrate a victory, this achievement is significant. The proposal now must be evaluated by European institutions, giving voice to a citizen demand that calls for greater security and permanence in digital video game purchases. The demonstrated support marks a turning point in the conversation about digital ownership. ⚖️