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EU says it cannot require publishers to keep older video games playable
Officials responded to a petition signed by one million people seeking continued access to discontinued games. They stated they lack authority to compel publishers to maintain server support or other features.
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Officials said they cannot force publishers to keep older video games playable after servers are shut down or other support ends. The statement came in response to a petition signed by one million people that asked for measures to preserve access to discontinued titles still used by players.
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Petition background The petition asked regulators to require publishers to maintain functionality for games that retain active player bases. Officials concluded they do not have the legal power to impose such requirements on private companies.
Next steps The petition organizers have not announced further actions following the response.
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