Activision Blizzard has announced it is “suspending new sales of and in [its] games in Russia” whilst its unprovoked war against Ukraine persists. The company is also matching employee donations 2:1 to organisations “providing immediate relief in the region”.
In a press release, Activision Blizzard president and COO Daniel Alegre said the company was committed to helping “those impacted by this terrifying violence and to provide assistance in every way possible”.
“Throughout the past week, we have watched the news from Ukraine and the worsening humanitarian crisis that is unfolding. Our company’s commitment is to help those impacted by this terrifying violence and to provide assistance in every way possible,” Alegre said.
“Today, we are announcing that Activision Blizzard will be suspending new sales of and in our games in Russia while this conflict continues. We will continue to look at ways to support the Ukrainian people. I want to reassure you that the safety of our employees is our leadership team’s top priority. We are doing everything possible to assist employees, and their families, who are being directly affected by this tragedy.