California lawmakers delivered a sharp rebuke to video game publishers this week. The state Assembly passed AB 1921, known as the Protect Our Games Act, by a 43-16 vote on May 27. The measure forces companies to give players 60 days’ notice before shutting down servers and then either patch games for offline play or issue full refunds. From Petition to Policy The bill marks the first concrete American success for the Stop Killing Games campaign. That effort exploded in 2024 after Ubisoft pulled the plug on The Crew , rendering every copy unplayable despite years of sales. YouTuber Ross Scott launched the initiative to challenge what he saw as deliberate destruction of purchased products. Since then it has gathered over a million signatures for a European Citizens’ Initiative and advised lawmakers across borders. Assemblyman Chris Ward introduced the legislation in February 2026. Stop Killing Games openly confirmed it advised on the drafting.…