Games Industry Calls for Support for Ukraine
A number of Ukrainian game development studios, as well as members of the wider games industry have spoken up following the invasion of Ukraine by Russia late last night.
Russia's attack began on Thursday morning with Russian President Vladimir Putin announcing he would carry out "a special military operation" in Ukraine. Following his statement, attacks began in ten regions of Ukraine, including the capital Kyiv, and have since expanded across the country. Ukraine's ambassador has claimed that at least 40 troops have now been killed along with "dozens" of civilians, and Ukraine has reportedly lost its control of the Chernobyl nuclear site.
In response, Ukrainian developers including Frogwares (The Sinking City, Sherlock Holmes), Tallboys (Pandemic Express, Where the Clouds End), Vostok Games (working on an unannounced AAA shooter), and GSC Game World (Stalker and Stalker 2) have issued statements via their official Twitter accounts calling for Ukraine's continued independence and an end to the attack on their country. Both GSC Game World and Ukrainian esports organization Natus Vincere (NAVI) have additionally called for aid to the Ukrainian army.
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.
Sengi Games, developer of The Serpent Rogue, also commented on the conflict and its own situation within it:
Dear friends, as some of you may know, we are based in Ukraine, today our country was attacked by Russia. They declared a War and currently attacking our citizens. We will not able to answer or help you that much with the game atm. Love and peace for you all!
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