Are Minecraft community servers illegal? The ESA brands them piracy, pushing back against the Stop Killing Games movement
Windows Central - News, Reviews & Help on Windows 10, Windows 1…
July 1, 2026
The ESA has sparked controversy after describing community-run Minecraft servers as "illegal" during a California hearing on the Protect Our Games Act. The comments have reignited debate over game preservation, player-run servers, and Microsoft's approach to community-hosted Minecraft experiences.
Discussion in the ATmosphere