Ukrainian developers ask for support amid Russian invasion
Overnight, Russian president Vladimir Putin launched an invasion into Ukraine — what he called a “special military operation,” and what Ukrainian foreign affairs minister Dmytro Kuleba said is “a war of aggression.” Russian troops have moved into Ukraine on multiple fronts, and dozens of Ukrainians have died, Vox reported.
Game developers around Ukraine told Polygon last week they were preparing for the worst as the country braced for an attack. Some intended to move staff out of Ukraine, while others spoke of years of violence they’ve already lived through. On Thursday, following Russia’s initial attacks on Ukraine, Ukrainian game studio GSC Game World, in tandem with other companies and local esports players and teams, are now asking the global fanbase to support Ukraine and its army.
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“As of today, the Russian Federation has officially declared war on Ukraine,” GSC Game World tweeted from both its official account and its STALKER Twitter page. “Our country woke up with the sound of explosions and weapons fire, but is ready to defend its freedom and independence, for it remains strong and ready for anything. The future is unknown, but we hope for the best, are ever sure of our armed forces and our belief in Ukraine.
“We thus address all of our colleagues in the gaming industry[,] players, bloggers or anyone who sees this post in their newsfeed. Share this, do not stand aside[,] and help those in need.”
GSC Game World points supporters to a National Bank of Ukraine account opened specifically to support Ukraine’s Armed Forces.
GSC Game World is based in the Ukrainian capital city of Kyiv, where explosions and gunfire have been reported. The BBC reports that Kyiv residents are taking refuge in
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