The funds ($4.4 million) were generated between March 5 and 12 across Valorant, Legends of Runeterra, Teamfight Tactics and Wild Rift, as well as the Bee skin line in League of Legends. Riot has donated $5.4 million raised from battle pass sales from multiple games to support humanitarian relief in Ukraine. It is also set to close its Minsk office. The company has transferred its live businesses to Russian firm Lesta Studio, and its products will remain for sale in both territories via the new owner. World of Tanks maker Wargaming has announced that it will cease operations of its businesses in Russia and Belarus. "Our deepest thanks to everyone who joined us in supporting humanitarian relief efforts for people affected by the war in Ukraine," Epic Games said. The company said the proceeds will go to non profit organizations Direct Relief, UNICEF, World Food Programme, the UN Refugee Agency, and World Central Kitchen. The donation program ran from March 20 to April 3. Monday, April 4Įpic Games announced that the Fortnite community has raised a total of $144 million for its Ukrainian donation initiative. The company has removed a 'Z' symbol from two of the character's outfits, following the letter's pro-war implication in Russia.Ī noted by Polygon, the firm didn't announce the changes, but the absence of the letter was noticed by players and shared to Reddit. Thursday, April 7īlizzard has reportedly altered two skins in Overwatch belonging to Russian hero, Zarya. "SciPlay stands with those who are surviving the war and humanitarian crisis in Ukraine," said SciPlay CEO Josh Wilson. The funds will go towards the nonprofit's medical aid support efforts to Ukraine's Ministry of Health. Today game publisher SciPlay announced that it has raised $100,000 for humanitarian aid group Direct Relief. Industry professionals have also been sharing a link to a website that provides more donation links for those wanting to fund medical supplies, resources for the military, support for children affected by the war and the journalists reporting on the conflict.īelow is an ongoing roundup of industry aid efforts: Thursday, April 21 Many of the games companies based in Ukraine, including Frogwares, Vostok Games and Sengi Games, have made statements via social media regarding Russia's actions, while some have called for or promised more active support.
The UN noted that this number is likely lower than the reality. Games companies are calling for industry and player support as Ukraine suffers attacks from Russian military forces.Īccording to the New York Times, the United Nations has reported that 227 civilians were killed and 525 were injured between the beginning of the invasion on Thursday, February 24 and Tuesday, March 1. Studios with employees in Ukraine, including Ubisoft, TinyBuild and Playrix, detail support and relocation efforts.Companies donating to aid efforts include Bungie, 11 Bit Studios, GSC Game World, CD Projekt, and more.Proceeds from sales of multiple games will be donated to support humanitarian efforts.Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo and more have pulled sales to Russia.
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