Mexican Senator Luis Donaldo Colosio Riojas and Representative Iraís Reyes have introduced a legislative initiative to regulate the sale of digital games and other digital goods. The proposal seeks to require publishers to establish mechanisms in advance so that games remain functional even after official servers are shut down; platforms must also clarify whether consumers acquire ownership of the product or merely a software usage license upon payment.
Colosio previously criticized the fact that consumers pay owner-level prices but receive rights more akin to those of renters. For purchased content, the proposal aims to treat license agreements as adhesion contracts; if platforms revoke consumers' access rights without providing safeguards for content preservation, compensation, or refunds, it would constitute a serious violation under the proposal.
The proposal also intends to require foreign platforms selling digital goods in Mexico to establish a local address or legal representative, facilitating consumers' ability to file complaints locally.
Two lawmakers had previously filed a complaint with Mexico's antitrust agency, COFECE, regarding reports that Sony planned to cease production of physical PlayStation discs by 2028. They argued that the shift to digital sales would weaken price competition and render the used game market obsolete. This proposal extends the issue of digital purchase rights to all digital publishers.
These requirements are currently at the proposal stage and are not yet enacted law. The bill number and final text have not been determined, nor is there a voting schedule; specific provisions and whether they will gain parliamentary support remain to be confirmed.