May 10, 2026
ESA Says Bill Pushing For Offline Versions Of Live-Service Games Would Hurt Developers

The Entertainment Software Association is opposing new legislation in California that would require developers of online games that are shutting down to give lengthy notice beforehand, offer refunds, and make their games playable offline.Introduced by Democratic Assemblymember Chris Ward, Assembly Bill 1921 would require game developers to “communicate specified information to purchasers and prospective purchasers of a digital game 60 days before the operator ceases to provide services.” Once that server-closure day arrives…
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