The Stop Killing Games campaign has achieved a major milestone by collecting over 1 million signatures in its mission to safeguard video games for future generations—but the battle is far from over.
This grassroots consumer movement surpassed its initial target on July 3, marking one of gaming history's most remarkable petitions with sustained momentum. It represents a collective stand against the industry's shift toward digital distribution, aiming to protect both beloved and overlooked games from disappearing.
Many modern games become unplayable when publishers terminate support. This must change. EU citizens, sign the #stopkillinggames petition: https://t.co/vlyIEXcpnh pic.twitter.com/nsTusFyGrL
— Pat_ (@Pat8_8) July 2, 2025
Social media has erupted with support for this initiative that could preserve multiplayer and single-player experiences alike. While gamers celebrate, organizer Ross Scott clarifies that hitting 1 million signatures—though significant—doesn't guarantee success.
"The petition has surpassed 1 million signatures—technically," Scott explained in his latest video. "This might disappoint some, but there's a catch. Invalid signatures due to errors require additional valid ones to compensate. It's frustrating, but we must account for these discrepancies."
Another challenge involves reports of fabricated signatures artificially inflating totals. Scott emphasizes: "Unlike Change.org petitions, this is a formal EU process where falsifying signatures constitutes fraud. The European Commission will investigate, potentially involving law enforcement."
If you're unsure whether you've signed correctly, contact official spokesperson Daniel Ondruska via the "more info" section: https://t.co/EpnNTDR85U
— Accursed Farms (@accursedfarms) July 4, 2025
Accounting for potential invalid submissions, the campaign has revised its target to 1.4 million signatures. At publication, the effort had secured 1.07 million verified signatures with weeks remaining before the July 31 deadline.
"We'll keep pushing forward," Scott stated. "It's not the victory lap many hoped for, but awareness continues growing daily."
Preserving Gaming Legacy
Scott, creator of the Accursed Farms YouTube channel, initiated this campaign in April 2024 following Ubisoft's shutdown of The Crew. The movement seeks to establish lasting protections that would prevent publishers from discontinuing online games at will.
Success could mean titles like Concord or BioWare's recently announced sunset of Anthem might remain accessible. Even single-player games with online elements—such as Death Stranding—could benefit from proposed consumer protections.
Another case proving why SKG matters—Anthem's world showed promise, and now players won't get to experience it. This shouldn't keep happening. https://t.co/fDsq0ZsP8K
— Accursed Farms (@accursedfarms) July 3, 2025
The initiative fights to preserve developers' creative work while protecting consumers' right to access purchased content. Though initially struggling for visibility, support surged after prominent creators like Jacksepticeye and Cr1TiKaL amplified the message.
While reaching 1.4 million signatures doesn't guarantee legislative action, Scott remains optimistic: "Clearing this threshold significantly increases the likelihood of EU legislation protecting both consumer rights and game preservation."
If successful, this could mark a return to reliable game ownership where purchased titles remain playable indefinitely. Stay updated with IGN's continuing coverage, including Stop Killing Games' other achievements and GOG's preservation efforts.
