Brazil Is Taking On Digital Games Ownership and Preservation After Sony Says No More Discs
Brazil’s government is taking legislative action on digital games preservation and consumer rights. Federal deputy Jandira Feghali has proposed a new bill designed to prevent online games from becoming unplayable when publishers discontinue official support. The legislation, inspired by the growing Stop Killing Games movement, represents a significant policy response to concerns about digital ownership and game preservation in an industry increasingly reliant on server-based titles and digital distribution.
This proposal comes as major publishers have shifted away from physical media toward entirely digital ecosystems. The bill would require developers to maintain access to games or release server software to enable preservation when support ends. The legislation reflects growing international concern about games permanently disappearing when companies shut down servers or cease supporting live-service titles, leaving players with unplayable digital purchases despite having paid for the software.
The Stop Killing Games movement has gained momentum globally, advocating for preservation rights and stronger consumer protections in digital gaming. Brazil’s proposed bill represents one of the most concrete legislative responses to date, establishing consumer protections around digital game ownership and ensuring titles don’t become permanently inaccessible due to corporate decisions to terminate server support or discontinue online functionality.