‘Stop Killing Games’ Movement Achieves Its Biggest Win Yet After California Lawmakers Approve New Bill

California’s State Assembly passed AB 1921, the Protect Our Games Act, advancing a bill that would require a 60-day warning before purchased games are shut down.

The measure would also require publishers to preserve some form of access after a game’s service ends, potentially through offline or fan-server support.

Backed by the broader Stop Killing Games movement, the bill could become a major U.S. precedent for digital ownership and game preservation.

The proposal now moves to the California State Senate and could increase pressure on publishers and industry groups like the ESA.