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- The developer behind Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 seems to support the Stop Killing Games initiative.
- The Communications Director at Warhorse Studios said that the developer aims to create games that players can return to.
- However, other giant publishers like Ubisoft and EA refuse to bend a knee.
The Stop Killing Games initiative has been ongoing for a while now. The petition has now surpassed 1.4 million signatures, which is a significant milestone. For those who aren’t aware, this initiative aims to prevent gaming giants from killing games at will.
This is most commonly seen in online games, as companies like Ubisoft and EA have recently been delisting entire games. Unironically, Ubisoft justified itself by saying that those who bought The Crew were never given full access to the game; instead, they just temporarily purchased the title.
Major companies, such as Microsoft and Sony, are also opposed to this initiative, but there are notable exceptions that support it. One of those gems is Warhorse Studios, the developer of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.
Why it matters: When most of the massive figures in the industry are against a good cause, support from every other person counts.
In a recent interview with eXputer, Tobias Stolz-Zwilling, Communications Director at Warhorse Studios, was asked, “Given that Kingdom Come is a single-player, offline-friendly experience, how do you see it aligning with the broader goals of the Stop Killing Games movement, especially when it comes to preservation and long-term accessibility?”
Tobias made a bold yet straightforward claim. He acknowledged that it is a crucial topic and that Warhorse Studios cares about creating games that players can return to, even after years.
That’s a very important topic, but also a nuanced and sensitive one. What I can say is that we, as developers, care a lot about making games that players can return to, even years down the line.
-Tobias Stolz-Zwilling
On the other hand, companies like Ubisoft have stated that nothing is eternal, and as players are being given a service, that service can be discontinued.
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Obaid is pursuing a Law degree while working as a content writer. He has worked as a gaming writer for over three years because of his passion for the medium and reporting the latest updates in the industry. Having played hundreds of games, Obaid finds himself coming back to Elden Ring, Cyberpunk 2077, and Red Dead Redemption 2, with these games being among his favorites. He has also been mentioned on highly regarded websites, such as Wccftech, Metro UK, PS Lifestyle, GamePressure, VGC, and Gamespot.
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