US lawmaker proposes bill forcing game companies to let players keep their games

Rep. Ritchie Torres of New York announced the Power To The Players Act, which would make game purchases ownership rather than a revocable license. The bill would require offline modes before server shutdowns, allow resale and transfers, and direct the FTC to set consumer protections.

• Bill announced October 16 but not yet introduced in Congress
• Online games would need an offline mode before servers shut down
• Buyers could transfer and resell purchased games
• Torres cited NBA 2K25 at $69.99, set for delisting on October 30, 2026