This Campane The main argument behind is that when users buy games, often seem to be an “invent product”, they must have access to that game, even if the online server is closed. It has become the issue of digital pre -prevention and consumer rights.
But on this initiative, VIDEO Games Europe and other big games Pablisher are seen angry. their Have to say That always supporting games online is a very expensive deal. Also, private server models may increase the risk of issues like data security, content moderation and IP Legal Liberation and will also limit the creative independence of developers.
Recently Electronic Arts and Biovare Had told That on 12 January 2026, his online game “Anthem” is being shutdown, which is directly the latest example of this campaign. The shutdown has raised new questions on game preserving and consumer rights.
What can happen next?
EU Action This certified citizens forces the Initiative EU commission to speak of moral, legal or policy change. But if the required 1.4 million valid signature is not found, then it will not get full recognition.
At the same time, Video Games Europe is saying that possible solutions may come through discussion, but it should be an analysis of the passage rules, data security and cost-banifit models.
At present, the law will be effective only within the EU + UK, but due to the global mementum, there is a possibility of policy changes in other countries as well.