Some critics argue that the ability to patch leads to lazy launches and unfinished products.

This paper proposes a for patched media, similar to the MPAA rating or the PEGI rating:

Many older video games and interactive media pieces become unplayable on modern hardware. Passionate fans frequently release community "patches" to fix game-breaking bugs, upscale graphics, or translate foreign media. Without this "patched" content, massive eras of art would be lost to time. 🛡️ The Security Risk