A Brazilian politician has proposed new legislation to help preserve games and better protect consumer rights when buying video games, inspired by the Stop Killing Games movement that began after Ubisoft's sunset The crew 2024. Led by YouTuber Ross Scott, the Stop Killing Games movement has lobbied for legal restrictions that could prevent games from being shut down.
One of the major setbacks for the Stop Killing Games movement came in June 2026, when the European Union refused to move forward with legislating new laws in its favor. The EU's decision was incredibly controversial at the time because it came directly after a private meeting with Ubisoft. That said, hopes of preserving gambling through consumer protection laws appear to have been rekindled by a bold move by a Brazilian politician.
New lawsuit in Brazil aims to turn Stop Killing Games goals into law
Jandira Feghali, a candidate for re-election as a federal deputy in Brazil, has proposed a new law to “address the protection of consumers who buy video games.” Feghali said on Twitter, “Inspired by the Stop Killing Games movement, I have just filed Bill PL 3612/2026.” The bill uses two of Brazil's existing laws, the Consumer Protection Code and the Electronic Gaming Industry Legal Framework, to support its proposed legislation. The proposal aims to create “an obligation for providers in the event of the cessation of services essential to the operation of digital games.”
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A bill filing does not necessarily mean the proposed ordinance will go into effect. However, it is one of the first steps towards actual legislation in most countries, including Brazil. If the law is passed, publishers could be forced to provide alternatives to keep their games operating in Brazil if they decide to shut down servers. Many gamers have long urged publishers to allow fans to keep multiplayer games alive if the cost of running servers and maintenance exceeds the profit they generate. It appears that the new Brazilian bill seeks a similar obligation, although its exact details have not been disclosed.
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Interestingly, Feghali is not the first Brazilian politician to express concern about players' consumer rights. Earlier in July, another Brazilian lawmaker, Erika Hilton, spoke out about Sony's decision to stop playing with discs in 2028. She appeared to be seeking a similar approach to Feghalis, aiming to ensure that preventative measures are included in the country's laws to protect players. But her views centered more around physical media and how it should be considered a liability for companies like Sony since their consoles have a specific device designed for that type of media.
2026 hasn't exactly been the best year for those who care about wildlife conservation. Aside from the backlash of the Stop Killing Games movement, PlayStation's preparations to stop releasing new discs have sent another shockwave across the industry. Many are now worried that it will soon become much easier for major video game companies and publishers to sunset games in an entirely digital ecosystem. It remains to be seen whether lawmakers like Brazil's Feghali will be able to change course in favor of players and potentially inspire politicians in other parts of the world to take similar action.
