The Stop Killing Games initiative is transitioning into a broader effort with plans to form two non-governmental organizations (NGOs), one in the European Union and another in the United States. This development was shared by campaign creator Ross Scott in a recent YouTube video, where he emphasized that these NGOs aim to facilitate "long-term counter lobbying" against publishers who withdraw support for video games that consumers have already purchased.
Scott expressed confidence in the movement's success, asserting that the goal is to combat the practice of publishers removing access to games, like the controversial delisting of The Crew by Ubisoft. The campaign, which garnered over a million signatures last year, has recently focused on codifying its petition into EU law and enhancing accountability measures for publishers.
Upcoming discussions with the European Commission are on the agenda, alongside the preparation of a comprehensive 500-page legal document detailing problematic industry practices. Notably, there has been a positive response from Ubisoft, which has now introduced an offline mode for The Crew 2, indicating a shift in their approach to player access.