The colossus Epic Games, developer of the most famous video game in the world, Fortnite, has started a fundraiser for Ukraine. An impressive sum has already been raised. Let’s find out how!
Fortnite: One for all, all for Ukraine
Fortnite is Epic Games’ most downloaded and played game ever. With such a high number of gamers to its credit, the humanitarian campaign promoted by the developer has reached in few days a truly substantial contribution. The latest official update reports that players have collected over 70 million dollars. This initiative is Epic Games’ plan to support the Ukrainians, victims of the current confrontation.
The campaign is started on March 20 and will end on April 3. Proceeds from all purchases made with real money by the players will come donated in full ad charities and support groups for Ukrainians. Between these Direct Reliefl’High Commissioner of the United Nations for Refugees, the United Nations Children’s Fund and the World Food Program. Epic Games will do it personallywith your own money, to anticipate funds minimize the waiting time for payments.
Epic Games isn’t the only one
Meanwhile, the 25 march the news was also made that Humble Bundlean important site for the digital distribution of video game collections, applications and other multimedia content at competitive prices, has collected over 20 million dollars with its own package of charity games in support of Ukraine. Itch.iowebsite where you can sell and download games from independent developers and houses or in jargon indiehas contribution for over 6 million dollars with its own fundraising campaign.
The sums raised are needed by the people living in Ukraine who are facing the invasion of the Russian army. The war has already resulted in thousands of deaths and injuries as well as forcing over 3 million people to flee the country.