Stop Killing Games California State Assembly Bill Passes Vote

“It’s over in the state senate now, and we’re going to be able to debate that in committee in the month of June,” Ward said. “The idea came to be from a constituent in San Diego who is tired of seeing their game shut down after recent purchases. So, if you live in California, be sure to contact your state senator and tell them as a gamer or developer why you care and this matters to you. We’re fighting for your consumer protection and making sure that you have a full right and enjoyment to these games.”

As detailed by Stop Killing Games, the bill AB-1921 would require game companies to provide 60 days’ notice before shutting down support for server-dependent games and then either offer a method for owners to play affected games afterwards or provide refunds. The former could be achieved through community servers or offline access of some kind.

These ideas are nothing new for Stop Killing Games. YouTuber Ross Scott began the consumer movement in April 2024 in the wake of the news that Ubisoft would delist and pull its open-world racing game, The Crew, offline, leaving owners without access. The goal of the movement is to keep games, good and bad, alive in an industry that has signaled a trend toward keeping players from accessing experiences. Recent examples include Concord, Anthem, and Highguard.