Video game publisher Epic Games will donate Fortnite revenue generated from March 20 to April 3 to humanitarian aid to Ukraine. As of March 22, the company has raised $50M.
The money will be transferred to organizations that provide medical, legal, and other assistance to people affected by the war. These include Direct Relief, UNICEF, the United Nations World Food Program, and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. This list will be expanded in the future.
The company stressed that it will donate “all purchases for real money” made during the specified period for humanitarian purposes. This includes in-game currency packs, a monthly Fortnite Squad subscription, cosmetic items, and battle passes.
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Microsoft also participates in the promotion:
“Microsoft will donate all net earnings from sales of Fortnite content in the Microsoft Store in the form of assistance from March 20, 2022, to April 3, 2022, in all countries where Fortnite is sold. Net revenue equals gross revenue minus returns, chargebacks, cost of costs and transactions, and taxes.”