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Ubisoft Shareholders Demand Response to Stop Killing Games Movement

In light of the Stop Killing Games movement, Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot assures concerned gamers about their efforts to keep players informed on potential game closures and offers opportunities for discounted purchases, while acknowledging that server maintenance decisions can involve shared responsibilities.

Carlos Mendoza 20 July 2025 · 2 min read

Key takeaways

The Stop Killing Games movement, led by Ross Scott and Accursed Farms channel, is gaining traction with over a million signatures, urging publishers like Ubisoft to prevent rendering purchased games unplayable due to operational decisions that limit player access.
Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot addressed these concerns during a shareholders meeting, acknowledging that consumers are informed when games require an internet connection and when certain features may be discontinued, with at least 30 days notice given.
To counter the criticism, Guillemot pointed out a previous promotion where players of The Crew could purchase The Crew 2 for just one euro, as well as emphasizing that decisions regarding service longevity for older games or games becoming obsolete are common across all studios and not exclusive to Ubisoft.
The movements aim is not to compel companies to offer perpetual game support but rather to ensure players can continue to access their games offline once official support concludes, advocating for potential legislation in the future.

Ubisoft Confronts Growing Backlash Against Game Shutdowns and Server Dependency

Ubisoft's shareholders are urging the company to address the "Stop Killing Games" movement, initiated by players frustrated by their inability to access purchased games following server shutdowns. Founded by Ross Scott, creator of the Accursed Farms channel, the movement has rapidly gained traction and gathered over a million signatures. It advocates for legislation to prevent publishers from rendering purchased games unplayable due to operational decisions that limit player access. Crucially, the movement clarifies that its aim is not to compel companies to offer perpetual game support, but rather to ensure players can continue to access their games offline once official support concludes. Responding to these growing concerns, Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot addressed criticisms during a recent shareholders' meeting. He stated that consumers are always informed when games require an internet connection and when certain features may be discontinued, and that the company provides at least 30 days' notice. Guillemot also highlighted a previous promotion where players of The Crew could purchase The Crew 2 for just one euro. He emphasized that decisions regarding service longevity for older games or games becoming obsolete are not exclusive to Ubisoft, noting that all studios face similar challenges in maintaining such services.

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