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Democratic Congressman Ritchie Torres has introduced The Power to the Players Act, a legislative proposal designed to guarantee that consumers truly own their digital video games. Currently, many digital purchases function as revocable licenses rather than permanent property, a practice Torres aims to reform.
The proposed bill mandates that the Federal Trade Commission establish regulations protecting digital libraries. A key requirement includes forcing online games to maintain offline functionality, ensuring that content remains playable even after official servers are deactivated by publishers.
Torres highlighted the recent controversy surrounding NBA 2K25, which rendered single-player modes inaccessible due to server closures. He argues that such practices effectively turn sales into rentals, leaving families with products that can vanish without warning.
This legislation addresses broader industry trends, such as the shift away from physical media seen in upcoming releases like GTA 6 and PlayStation's reported plans to abandon physical formats by 2028. The bill aligns with the Stop Killing Games movement's goals to preserve access for owners.
