The Stop Killing Games campaign says a European Commission hearing is now all but guaranteed after early checks showed 97% of its petition’s 1.45 million signatures are valid.
Stop Killing Games, founded by Accursed Farms creator Ross Scott, has rallied gamers worldwide against the shutdown of online-only titles. Its European Citizens’ Initiative petition calls for legal protections to keep games accessible after publishers end support.
The campaign surged earlier this year as communities on YouTube, Reddit, and other platforms pushed the petition past the 1 million-signature threshold needed to force EU consideration.
Momentum was fueled by viral attention on social media, with streamers and influencers amplifying the initiative and countering skepticism about whether such a proposal could succeed. By the July 31 deadline, the campaign had exceeded its target by nearly half a million signatures, leaving room for verification losses.
97% of SKG signatures validated by national authorities
In a new update posted to Reddit, Stop Killing Games confirmed that early reports show a 97% validity rate across several countries, a figure that makes an EU Commission hearing “all but guaranteed.” The group says national authorities are still checking signatures, a process expected to take around three months. Once complete, organizers will personally deliver the petition to Brussels, triggering the legislative phase.
The campaign outlined its next steps, including outreach to Members of Parliament and Commission officials, countering industry lobbying, and strengthening its community infrastructure. SKG also noted changes in its leadership, with some longtime contributors stepping back and new volunteers taking on key roles.
Ross Scott addressed concerns directly on X, writing: “It looks like my worrying in July was for nothing. Not all the signatures have been counted yet for the ECI, but for the ones that have, the validity rate is about 97%. I think this means a hearing before the EU Commission is all but guaranteed.”
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Organizers say supporters can expect more frequent updates in the weeks ahead as the initiative prepares for the political battle to come.