The Stop Killing Games movement has pushed back against the Entertainment Software Association's latest criticism of California's Protect Our Games Act (AB 1921), arguing that industry lobbyists are deliberately misrepresenting what the bill actually requires.
While the ESA claims the legislation would force companies to support games indefinitely, supporters say the bill only requires publishers to provide a playable version, an end-of-life patch, or a refund when a paid game becomes unusable due to server shutdowns.
SKG organizer Moritz Katzner responded: "The bill does not require perpetual server support. It does not require live operations forever."
The bill has already cleared California's State Assembly and is moving to the Senate.
California lawmakers took a big step for video game players on May 14, 2026.
A group in the state Assembly voted to advance bill AB 1921, meaning the full Assembly will now vote on it soon.
The bill, named the Protect Our Games Act, was introduced by Assemblymember Chris Ward. It sets clear rules for video game companies that sell games connected to online servers.
If it becomes law, it would apply only to new games sold after January 1, 2027.
>Before shutting down servers, companies must notify players at least 60 days in advance.
>They must then provide one of three options:
-an offline version playable forever
-a free patch allowing play without the company’s servers
-or a full refund.
Many companies currently shut down servers and make paid games unplayable. This bill aims to stop that.
The Stop Killing Games campaign supported the bill, while the Entertainment Software Association opposed it, arguing the rules would hurt new game development. The opposition failed in the committee vote.
The average person's ignorance makes it easy to mislead them.
AB 1921 bill requires:
- 60 day notice about online service shutdowns
- A way to play the main game after service ends
-A refund if none is available
It does NOT require companies to keep servers running.
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