歐盟拒絕立法強制防止遊戲伺服器關閉
EU rejects legal mandate to prevent game shutdowns
Updated at: June 22, 2026 at 12:15 PM
2026年6月，歐盟委員會正式否決了一項提案，該提案原要求電子遊戲發行商在結束支援後，仍須確保遊戲可持續遊玩。
In June 2026, the European Commission officially rejected a proposal to mandate that video game publishers keep games playable after ending their support.
此項決定源於「停止殺死遊戲」(Stop Killing Games)運動，該運動在2024年Ubisoft關閉《飆酷車神》(The Crew)後獲得廣泛關注。
This decision follows the 'Stop Killing Games' movement, which gained traction after the 2024 shutdown of Ubisoft’s 'The Crew.'
超過130萬人簽署了「停止銷毀電子遊戲」(Stop Destroying Videogames)倡議，敦促歐盟確保遊戲在商業壽命結束後仍能保持運作。
Over 1.3 million people signed the 'Stop Destroying Videogames' initiative, urging the EU to ensure games remain functional after their commercial lifespan.
歐盟委員會主張，此類法律將與現行的智慧財產權與著作權保護衝突，並將該要求標註為「不相稱」的。
The Commission argued that such a law would clash with existing intellectual property and copyright protections, labeling the requirement 'disproportionate.'
歐盟委員會未選擇制定新法，而是指出現行的消費者法律已允許退款，並要求提供透明的服務資訊。
Instead of new legislation, the EU points to current consumer laws that allow for refunds and require transparent service information.
委員會計畫在2026年底前鼓勵遊戲公司採取自願性的行為準則。
The Commission plans to encourage a voluntary code of conduct for game companies by late 2026.
他們打算繼續推動運動，遊說將這些保障措施納入即將推出的《數位公平法》(Digital Fairness Act)中。
They intend to continue their campaign by lobbying for these protections to be included in the upcoming Digital Fairness Act.
此結果突顯了數位所有權與遊戲產業發行商智慧財產權之間持續存在的緊張關係。
This outcome highlights the ongoing tension between digital ownership rights and the intellectual property rights of publishers in the gaming industry.
