Over 830,000 players demand to stop “killing” already purchased video games, “Stop Killing Games

A global campaign puts in the spotlight the publishers that remove games after selling them.

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A community-driven campaign is gaining momentum worldwide, putting a spotlight on a growing practice: the removal of video games that have already been purchased by users. The proposal has recently surpassed 830,000 signatures and continues to grow rapidly, setting a precedent in the defense of digital consumer rights.

The driving force behind this initiative is Ross Scott, known for his Accursed Farms channel. The campaign aims to pressure governments and institutions to regulate the closure of commercial games, especially those that rely on online servers to function and become inaccessible after support ends.

“Stop Killing Games”: the petition can be signed until July 31st

According to Scott, “an increasing number of video games are sold as products with no expiration date,” but are structured to stop working as soon as the publisher decides to shut down servers or remove compatibility. This not only affects players who have paid for them but also the historical preservation of the titles.

• “It’s a form of planned obsolescence,” Scott states, adding that the legality of these decisions has not been thoroughly examined in many countries. Therefore, the campaign calls for clear regulation that protects both consumers and the cultural legacy of video games.

Sign the petition

• Stop Killing Games – SIGN

The petition, titled Stop Killing Games, can be signed until July 31st, 2025 through its official page. Scott encourages all players to participate, noting that the goal is to generate enough pressure to ensure these practices do not go unpunished or without a legal response.