Ukraine is a land of video games and talented development studios. Close to the Russian invasion, a heartfelt appeal launched via Twitter by Gsc Game Worldauthors of the long-awaited post-apocalyptic title set in Chernobyl, Stalker 2, has initiated numerous support actions from across the industry. Gsc Game World claimed the freedom of their land and asked all players and developers not to ignore the situation: “The Russian Federation has declared war on Ukraine. The future is uncertain, but we are sure of our armed forces and our country. We ask everyone not to stand on the sidelines and help those in need “.
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The appeal was immediately received by the Polish neighbors 11 bit studiosauthors of This War of Minea poignant survival set during the siege of Sarajevo, which highlights the devastating effects of an invasion on the civilian population.
The team therefore decided to donate the seven-day proceeds to the Ukrainian Red Cross, “In the next seven days all the profits of This War of Mine and related DLCs, on all stores and platforms, will be allocated to a special fund. One week from now, the proceeds will be donated to the Ukrainian Red Cross, to directly support war victims. ” Cyberpunk e Witcher, the Polish studio CD Projekt Red, donated around 200 thousand euros to Polish Humanitarian Actionthe humanitarian organization will use them to give immediate assistance to the Ukrainian people.
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Also from nearby Poland comes the support of the team of Techland. The authors of Dying Light 2 Stay Human not only have they donated over 200,000 euros to Polska Akcja Humanitarna, but they also made themselves available to welcome their Ukrainian neighbors who are crossing the border.
Bloober Team, an indie studio appreciated for the video game The Medium, is also fielding a very concrete initiative, which offers, with a tweet, paid work placements to fleeing Ukrainians. “Important Notice! If you know someone interested in our support, please send them this message! Bloober Team offers paid internships for Ukrainian people who come to Poland. If you have experience in game development, contact us now! In addition to the job position, we will help you with the necessary documents and find accommodation in Poland … “ Even the French giant Ubisoftwhich in Ukraine has two development studios, one in Kiev and the other in Odessa, has decided to give immediate assistance to its employees providing alternative accommodation, setting up a fund to facilitate travel and travel, anticipating the payment of salaries.
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Finally, Bungie, studio developer of Destiny which historically is attentive and sponsors humanitarian initiatives, confirmed that all proceeds obtained in the first 48 hours of the Game2Give campaign will be donated to humanitarian support in Ukraine. The studio also asked all gamers to donate directly to associations such as Direct Relief, Voices of Children and International Rescue Committee.
