As all are probably aware, the Russian invasion of Ukraine has and is still causing tremendous damage. The video game world, like everyone else, has taken notice and is attempting to do its due diligence and assist in any way possible. Similar to Necrosoft Games’ Bundles, after the Humble Games Showcase, Humble Bundle has initiated its own ‘Stand With Ukraine Bundle’ by joining, “forces with game creators, book publishers, and software makers from around the globe.”
Available now through March 25, 2022, the bundle features over 120 games, books and software. Featured games include: Back 4 Blood, Metro Exodus, Satisfactory, Fable Anniversary, Spyro Reignited Trilogy, The Long Dark and more.
Featured books include: Pathfinder Second Edition Core Rulebook, Star finder Core Rulebook, Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay 2nd Edition Core Rule book and many others.
Featured software include: Game Maker Studio 2 Creator 12 Month license, RPG Maker VX, Polygon Farm, Unity to Music Maker EDM Edition and more.
100% of the bundle’s proceeds will be supporting humanitarian efforts in Ukraine through charity partners listed below. $996,751.68 has already been raised by the time this article is published.
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Razom for Ukraine, which means “together for Ukraine,” is providing critical medical supplies to Ukraine and amplifying voices of Ukrainians abroad. Their current emergency response is focused on purchasing tactical medicine items and supplies.
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International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps people affected by humanitarian crises to survive, recover, and rebuild their lives. The IRC is on the ground in Poland, working closely with partners to reach vulnerable people and families fleeing Ukraine with essential health and protection assistance and essential items.
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International Medical Corps provides lifesaving healthcare and supplies to children, families, and communities that have lost everything due to conflict, disaster, and disease in countries worldwide. They have a team on the ground inside Ukraine, focusing on emergency and primary health services, as well as mental health and psychosocial support services and protection and gender-based violence services.
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Direct Relief improves the health and lives of people affected by poverty or emergency situations by mobilizing and providing essential medical resources needed for their care. Direct Relief is currently supporting the Ukrainian Ministry of Health and local hospitals and healthcare facilities throughout Ukraine with medical supplies and other resources, and also supporting the health needs of refugees in the surrounding countries.