The Right to Eternal Games: Law Under Review - Will Publishers Have to Pay Compensation in the Future?

▤ Summary

A California bill driven by the Stop Killing Games initiative would require studios to keep server-dependent games playable after shutdowns or provide full refunds to purchasers. If enacted the law would take effect in January 2027, but it still needs approval from a court committee, the California Assembly, and the governor. The campaign began with YouTuber Ross Scott and consumer advocates and has already gathered momentum in the EU with about 1.3 million signatures. The proposal aims to guarantee long-term access to purchased games and would create material financial and operational obligations for publishers that rely on central servers.

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