Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

70% of Online Games Risk Obsolescence Without Support

5/25/2025

47 4

Summary

Story summary

A striking survey by Stop Killing Games uncovers that a staggering 70% of online-only games face the threat of becoming unplayable once publishers withdraw support. Out of 738 games examined, 299 are already deemed "dead," with a mere 16 preserved. This alarming trend fuels a passionate call for robust preservation laws to safeguard gamers' access to their beloved titles.

1 of 1

Story summary

A striking survey by Stop Killing Games uncovers that a staggering 70% of online-only games face the threat of becoming unplayable once publishers withdraw support. Out of 738 games examined, 299 are already deemed "dead," with a mere 16 preserved. This alarming trend fuels a passionate call for robust preservation laws to safeguard gamers' access to their beloved titles.