The Stop Killing Games petition has officially surpassed 1.4 million signatures, far exceeding the initial target of 1 million. This milestone was achieved on July 3, and the movement has since garnered support from high-profile figures, including the Vice President of the European Parliament. Despite this widespread backing, the initiative has faced criticism from industry veterans, notably Ubisoft's CEO, Yves Guillemot.

Yves Guillemot, currently serving as CEO of Ubisoft, recently voiced his skepticism about the petition. He argued that publishers should not be expected to maintain game services indefinitely, stating, "At some point, the service may be discontinued." While his comments highlight the challenges of sustaining online games, they do not address the core issue of consumers losing access to titles they have purchased. This perspective appears to align with that of other industry groups, such as Video Games Europe.

As of July 21, the petition has amassed 1,408,760 signatures, with organizers setting a new stretch goal of 1.4 million to account for potentially invalid entries. The deadline for signing remains July 31, and EU residents are encouraged to participate before the cutoff.

The petition's momentum stems from growing frustration over publishers delisting games, rendering them unplayable. Ubisoft's decision to remove The Crew was a catalyst, but other major players like EA have also shut down numerous titles, including EA Sports FC 24, released just last year. The trend extends to companies like Entergram, which recently pulled over 100 games from the PlayStation Store.

If successful, the petition could lead to new EU legislation requiring publishers to preserve access to purchased games. However, no concrete plans have been announced regarding the petition's next steps or potential outcomes.