UK Government’s Position on Video Game Shutdowns

The UK government has announced that it will not be taking action regarding the shutdown of video games, despite a petition that gathered over 13,000 signatures from gamers frustrated with sudden online game closures. This response comes in light of a particular concern raised when the game The Crew was announced to shut down and be delisted.

Gamers have expressed their discontent with abrupt shutdowns, which they find particularly frustrating when they’ve invested time and money into these games. MultiVersus, which faced a similar shutdown, has also added to the anxieties within the gaming community about investment in digital titles that might not be fully supported in the long term.

This petition was started by Stop Killing Games, led by YouTuber Ross Scott. While the UK government’s decision is disappointing, efforts are being made to extend similar petitions to other governments, including the EU, to advocate for better protection for gamers and their investments in digital entertainment.

Overall, players now face uncertainty regarding the future availability of games they love, with hopes that they at least remain playable offline

“Whether players are paying a monthly fee or not, it’s frustrating to invest time and energy on a game only to have it pulled offline.”