The creator of Fortnite is involved in the Ukraine conflict. Epic Games raises $144 million (£110 million) to aid victims.
Fortnite Epic Games has announced that it has raised $144 million ($110 million) in partnership with Xbox to support humanitarian efforts in Ukraine. On March 21, the Fortnite creator announced that all revenues from in-game sales, including cosmetic in-game items and virtual currency purchased in a store or online, would be donated until April 3rd. Xbox, which is owned by Microsoft, is also giving the fee it would normally charge for things purchased by Fortnite gamers. Epic thanked everyone who helped with its "heartfelt gratitude." "We raised $144 million for Direct Relief, Unicef, UN World Food Program, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, and World Central Kitchen in support of their humanitarian relief operations for people affected by the violence in Ukraine," Epic stated in a blog post. Fortnite official Twitter Account Epic isn't the only video game firm that has donated money for humanitarian efforts in Ukraine; for example, Humble Bundle, wh