John Romero Raises €25,000 For Ukraine With New Doom 2 Level
Last week, Doom co-creator John Romero released a brand-new level to raise money for humanitarian charities helping those in Ukraine amidst Russia's invasion. As the war continues, he has revealed the new level raised €25,000.
The Doom 2 level - which is Romero's first since '94 - only costs €5, meaning that around 5,000 people have bought it (thanks, Eurogamer). And 100 percent of the proceeds are going to the Red Cross and the UN Central Emergency Respond Fund, helping Ukrainians caught in the conflict.
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But it doesn't have to stop at €25,000. The level is still up for grabs meaning that, if you want to help the cause, you can buy it right now and donate to the two charities mentioned. It's called One Humanity, a completely original level from Romero himself, and all you need for it to work is a legitimate copy of Doom 2 for PC.
Plenty has happened in the week since Romero released his level. This War of Mine developer 11 Bit Studios' own charitable effort resulted in half a million pounds being raised for Ukraine. The Pokemon Company also chipped in, donating $200,000, while Garry's Mod and Rust's prices were raised in Russia by creator Garry Newman. He also pledged $500,000 to charities that are helping Ukrainians.
Game developers across the world, whether they're in neighbouring countries like Poland or across the ocean are helping to raise money and put pressure on Russia alongside sanctions. Cyberpunk 2077 was even review bombed on Steam after CD Projekt Red pulled its games from Russia and Belarus. There are plenty of ways you can chip in, whether it's buying levels like John Romero's or getting whole games like This War of Mine, or you
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