diff --git a/xep-0196.xml b/xep-0196.xml
index 6e49a9d3..15633a55 100644
--- a/xep-0196.xml
+++ b/xep-0196.xml
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
   <abstract>This document defines an XMPP protocol extension for communicating information about the games a user plays.</abstract>
   &LEGALNOTICE;
   <number>0196</number>
-  <status>Experimental</status>
+  <status>Deferred</status>
   <type>Standards Track</type>
   <sig>Standards</sig>
   <dependencies>