What will happen with videogames after stop killing games passes?
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Dec 31
Rank options in order of preference
Games are fully or partially refunded
Server/auxiliary files for running the game are released
Games are updated not to need to be connected online
Companies ignore the laws and see fines/lawsuits for killing games as "cost of doing business"
Companies leave games functionally broken but still claim they're "reasonably playable"
Companies continue to kill games because the law is not properly enforced
Companies switch to making subscription-based games as those are exempt from the law
Games are developed not to need an online connection at all to function
(Sorry for the strange title wording)
Many companies usually skirt around the law, especially when it involves their bottom line. Because I have no idea how to make a stricter wording, I've decided to make it a poll instead.
In essence, the question is; after the law is in effect (whose exact wording is not decided yet, I know), when it comes time that a developer shuts down a game, what of these is most likely outcome for most of cases?
Rank them for what you all think is most/least likely.
If you think an option is missing; put it in the comments
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