US-based video game holding company Activision Blizzard has announced that it is suspending “and” new sales of its games in Russia.
“We are doing everything we can to assist employees and their families who are directly affected by this tragedy,” Daniel Alegre, Activision Blizzard President and COO, said in a letter.
“If you or a co-worker is in need of support, please do not hesitate to contact your manager or local human resources leaders. I also want to remind you that our Employee Assistance Program is available for those who need this Emotional support is needed in difficult times.”
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In a tweet from its newsroom account, Epic said it was “stopping commerce with Russia in our games” as a direct result of the conflict.
Meanwhile, EA Games removed Russian teams from FIFA and NHL games, and subsequently cut all sales to Russia and Belarus. Cyberpunk 2077 developer CD Projekt Red has taken similar steps.
Japanese gaming giant Nintendo has temporarily put its Russian eShop into maintenance mode, the company said in a notice on its Russian website.
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“Due to the fact that the payment service used in the Nintendo eShop has suspended processing payments in rubles, the Nintendo eShop in Russia is temporarily placed in maintenance mode,” according to the Google-translated version of the message. accordingly.
In addition, Microsoft suspended all new sales of “Microsoft products and services” in Russia, a phrase that seems to include Xbox hardware and software.
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