Fortnite developer Epic Games has pledged to donate proceeds from player purchases to several organizations providing humanitarian relief in Ukraine.
In a show of empathy and support for the people of Ukraine, Fortnite developer Epic Games has pledged that all profits from the game from the next two weeks will be donated to humanitarian relief. This is another showing of support from a prominent member of the gaming community for those currently suffering due to the invasion of Ukraine.
Fortnite is one of the biggest battle royale games in the world, attracting millions of players. These players have used Fortnite not only as a source of entertainment but also as a means to do good for the world. Fortnite streamers hosted charity events, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for noble causes like St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. These programs and charity streams are not limited to playing Fortnite and Epic Games has provided some support for these endeavors.
Many Fortnite players are applauding Epic Games for taking a stand with the people of Ukraine, much like other companies are. While microtransactions are often seen as an evil within gaming, in this case, players will know that their money is going towards a good cause.Fortnite is available now on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch.
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