Itch.io Bundle for Ukraine closing in on $500k
pcgamesinsider.bizA charity bundle on games store Itch.io for Ukrainian relief has raised close to $500,000.
The offering, started by developer Necrosoft Games, features 991 indie titles – including Baba is You, Celeste and Towerfall Ascension – soundtracks, books, comics, tabletop RPGs and games tools. It claims that in total, all of this is worth over $6,500 with the studio asking for a $10 minimum donation.
At the time of writing, the Bundle for Ukraine has raised $6462,667.14. The average contribution is $15.03, with a top contribution of $1,536. The aim is to raise $1 million for two charities, the International Medical Corps and Voices of Childen.
"The people of Ukraine are under attack," Necrosoft wrote.
"As game developers we want to create new worlds, not to destroy the one we have. That's why we've banded together to present this charity bundle to help Ukrainians survive this ordeal and thrive after the war ends. This cause has resonated with creators around the globe, to the extent that our bundle contains almost 1,000 games, tabletop RPGs, books, etc."
Last week, the Ukrainian vice president called upon the games industry to take action against Russia. Several companies, including CD Projekt, have cut ties with Russia and its ally Belarus. Polish developer 11 Bit Studios has donated $688.8k to the Ukrainian Red Cross.
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