Cool. A full specification seems fair. I wonder how much copyright would hinder their goals here for forcing the full code. And I could see companies eventually constructing licensing and other structures that basically mean every bit of the core functionally of the server is actually licensed from or provided by a vendor as a shield.

Could the code be released but encumbered by licenses or copyright? Seems like something else to navigate.

I support the idea of games not being killed. I just find the demands very surprising. And can see why this is an uphill battle.