If Fortnite does a good deed to help the Ukrainian people… Due to the war in Ukraine, Epic Games announced on Friday March 25, 2022 that it had raised $70 million in funds for humanitarian aid. An announcement made as part of an operation launched at the beginning of Chapter 3 Season 2, declaring all between March 20th and 3 the Russian bombings.
Fourteen days against mobilize war in Ukraine ! Epic Games announced on Friday, March 25, 2022 that it had raised $70 million in funds for thehumanitarian aid to the Ukrainian people when Russian troops attacked the country a few weeks ago. An announcement made as part of a mobilization by the publisher, offering since March 20th and until April 3rd to donate all proceeds from the game by purchasing V Bucks and others to various associations dealing with humanitarian aid in Ukraine. Two days earlier, Epic Games was at 50 million.
To date, we have collectively raised $50 million in humanitarian aid to victims of the war in Ukraine. To find out how the funds will be distributed see https://t.co/I9qC1GjM0Y pic.twitter.com/Trw8SZkP9Q
– Fortnite 🇫🇷 official (@FortniteFR) March 22, 2022
And to state in a press release that it followed Xboxalso commits to its net profits Fourteen days During this time. To the selected associations Epic Games introduced the list. There she is : Direct Relief, UNICEF – United Nations Children’s Fund, WFP – World Food Program and theUNHCR, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. Associations that work on the ground to provide emergency assistance in various areas: medical care, food and water supply, basic needs, legal assistance and shelter. Note that other organizations should join this selection.
How and at what pace will this money be redistributed? As soon as possible as explained Epic Games in his press release. All transactions are recorded and sent directly to humanitarian organizations within days. Regarding the purchases considered, the publisher also indicates that these are all purchases made within the game: Packs of V Buckspacks Fortnite club, combat steps cosmetic packs received as gifts, purchased with real money, etc. Note that the use of V Bucks in Fourteen days are not counted as they are not real money transactions.
And for those who do not want their purchases to be taken into account in this operation or donated to a specific association, Epic Games stipulates that all profits are redistributed to all selected clubs without distinction. It is therefore not recommended to make purchases with real money during this time.