A petition has surfaced on the UK government’s lobbying platform, addressing the issue of ‘publishers killing games’ by shutting down servers and ending support. Titled ‘Require Videogame Publishers to Keep Games They Have Sold in a Working State’, the petition has garnered significant attention, amassing thousands of signatures.

Recent incidents, such as Ubisoft’s decision to take down servers for The Crew, a game released in 2014, have fueled discontent among gamers. Despite offering refunds in some cases, the move has sparked backlash, prompting calls for greater accountability from publishers.

While the concept of games being discontinued is not new, the petition advocates for publishers to ensure that games remain functional even after support ends. It emphasizes the importance of preserving gaming experiences as a statutory consumer right, urging publishers to maintain games and related features in a reasonably working state.

As the gaming landscape evolves with the rise of live service games, the petition highlights concerns about the long-term accessibility of digital content. It argues that consumers should not be deprived of access to games they have purchased, regardless of ongoing support.

With a requirement of 10,000 signatures for a government response and 100,000 for parliamentary debate, the petition seeks to address the broader issue of game preservation and consumer rights in the digital age.

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