The initiative has reached the required signature threshold in 15 countries, with Germany and France – the two largest – expected to follow suit.

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The Stop Killing Games initiative has verified 47% of its 1.4 million signatures, meeting thresholds in 15 EU countries with Germany and France expected to follow. The movement is engaging with European Parliament members, national governments, and industry experts to address game preservation and prevent publishers from rendering purchased games unplayable. Early verification shows a 97% validity rate, making the required one million valid signatures likely achievable.

Over 47% of Stop Killing Games Signatures Have Already Been Verified

<p>Great to see real momentum behind digital preservation. Consumers deserve long-term access to the products they’ve paid for. Publishers need to be accountable when shutting down games people purchased. Preservation isn’t optional, it’s part of consumer trust. Hope this pushes the industry toward more transparent policies</p>
