CARY – Epic Games says it will donate $144 million to huamitarian relief efforts focusing on Ukraine after pledging to donate proceeds of its globally popular game Fortnite.
The campaign ended Sunday and Epic disclosed the total raised in a tweet through the Fortnite Twitter account on Monday. The campaign megan March 20.
Xbox also was part of the campaign.
“Our deepest thanks to everyone who joined us in supporting humanitarian relief efforts for people affected by the war in Ukraine,” the Fortnite team explained.
“Together with the Fortnite community and @Xbox, we raised $144 million USD for @DirectRelief @UNICEF @WFP @Refugees @WCKitchen
Earlier in March, Epic cut off players in Russia from receiving Fortnite cash prizes.
Our deepest thanks to everyone who joined us in supporting humanitarian relief efforts for people affected by the war in Ukraine.
Together with the Fortnite community and @Xbox, we raised $144 million USD for @DirectRelief @UNICEF, @WFP, @Refugees and @WCKitchen. pic.twitter.com/lPAa8lmfJn
— Fortnite (@FortniteGame) April 4, 2022
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