A Brazilian politician has proposed new legislation to help preserve games and better protect consumer rights in video game purchases, inspired by the Stop Killing Games movement that began after Ubisoft sunset The Crew in 2024. Led by YouTuber Ross Scott, the Stop Killing Games movement has been lobbying for legal restraints that can 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 proceed with legislating new laws in its favor. The EU’s decision became incredibly controversial at the time because it came right after a private meeting with Ubisoft. That said, hope for preserving games through consumer protection laws seems to have been reignited by a bold move from a Brazilian politician.
New Bill Filing in Brazil Seeks to Turn Stop Killing Games’ Goals Into Law
Jandira Feghali, a pre-candidate for re-election as federal deputy in Brazil, has proposed a new law to “address the protection of consumers who purchase 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 Legal Framework for the Electronic Games Industry, to support its proposed legislation. The proposal seeks to establish “an obligation for suppliers in case of discontinuation of services essential to the operation of digital games.”
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A bill filing doesn’t necessarily mean that the proposed regulation will make its way into law. However, it is one of the first steps toward actual legislation in most countries, including Brazil. If the law gets approved, publishers might be forced to provide alternatives to keep their games functioning in Brazil should 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 becomes higher than the profit they generate. It appears that the new Brazilian bill seeks a similar obligation, though its exact details have not been disclosed.
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Interestingly, Feghali isn’t the first Brazilian politician to express concerns about gamers’ consumer rights. Earlier in July, another Brazilian lawmaker, Erika Hilton, spoke out about Sony’s decision to discontinue discs in 2028. She appeared to be seeking a similar approach to Feghali’s, aiming to ensure that preventive measures are included in the country’s laws to protect gamers. However, her views centered more around physical media and how it should be considered a liability for companies like Sony because their consoles feature a specific drive designed for that type of medium.
2026 hasn’t exactly been the best year for those who care about game preservation. Aside from the Stop Killing Games movement’s setbacks, PlayStation’s preparation to stop releasing new discs has sent another shockwave throughout 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 all-digital ecosystem. It remains to be seen if lawmakers such as Brazil’s Feghali will be able to change the course in favor of gamers and potentially inspire politicians in other parts of the world to take similar action.
