Brazil Bill Would Force Game Preservation, Legalize Community Servers
Brazil's bill advances a preservation framework that the European Commission and California legislature have not adopted, including explicit legalization of community-run servers.
Reporting from 1 source: Game Spark.
Brazilian Congresswoman Jandira Feghali submitted Bill PL 3612/2026 on July 9, inspired by the Stop Killing Games movement. The bill would require publishers to disclose server dependency, provide a two-year minimum support period, and at service termination offer offline play, community tools, or refunds. It would also legalize community servers if obligations are unmet, and establish a preservation fund.
The bill targets amendments to Brazil's Consumer Protection Code and the 2024 legal framework for the electronic game industry. It would require publishers to disclose server dependency and guarantee a minimum two-year support period. At service termination, companies must choose one of three options: provide an offline update, release tools for community operation, or issue proportional refunds. If the provider fails, the bill would legally permit players to operate their own servers. A preservation fund, financed by fines from early termination, would support preservation activities and independent studios.
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