You must already know this: after several days of high tension, Vladimir Putin decided to invade Ukraine, beyond the Donbass region where he recognized the independence of the separatist entities. This war is nascent, but between the massive exodus of populations fearful of finding themselves in the crossfire, the arming of civilians and the disproportionate strike force of Russia, it portends the worst for Ukraine. We will leave geopolitics and current affairs to the specialist editorial staff, but this crisis has obviously impacted everyone, including the video game industry.
Several Ukrainian studios have indeed reacted to this declaration of war and this ongoing invasion. 4A Gamesa Kyiv-based developer, is saddened that the storyline of its post-apocalyptic war games Subway begins to resemble reality, the civilians of the capital begin to take refuge underground to protect themselves from the bombs.
We’re a peaceful nation, and in all the years since we gained our independence, we’ve never attacked or threatened anyone.
Because of this situation, our work will be impacted and our lives can be destroyed.
—Frogwares (@Frogwares) February 24, 2022
Frogwarestudio associated with sherlock holmes which also operates from Kyiv, “calls on everyone to force Putin to step down from [ses] land”. His words are naturally harsh: “our work will be impacted and our lives may be destroyed”.
GSC Game Worldwhich is finalizing S.TA.LKER 2: Heart of Chernobyl, will have a hard time moving forward on his project under his conditions. It invites players to help the Ukrainian Armed Forces financially.
Beatshapersan independent mobile game producer, and Vostok Gamescreator of Fear the Wolvescalled on their fellow citizens to stay strong.
Other studios that have no direct connection to this crisis have decided to help Ukraine in their own way, raising funds to support the country and its people. 11Bitwho recounted the horrors of war with This War of Minegoes donate all the profits of his game and his DLCs carried out during 7 days at the Ukrainian Red Cross. beetlewing said he would do the same with the recipe for Slipwayssupporting the Polish Red CrossPoland having already taken in several thousand refugees.
The invasion of Ukraine by Russia is unfortunately only at its beginning: all our thoughts are with the local populations, the victims and their families.
We cannot remain indifferent in the face of such injustice and we ask everybody to join in and help in any way you can. Together we can make a huge difference! (2/2)
— CD PROJEKT RED (@CDPROJEKTRED) February 25, 2022
Update : the British BULKHEAD (War Dogs: King of the Hill) announced that he would donate £1,000 to the Ukrainian Red Crosswhile the Poles of CD Project will donate 1 million złoty (around €220,000) to Polska Akcja Humanitarianna.
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