Wargaming, the developer of World of Tanks, one of the most popular free-to-play games, decided to move its companies from Belarus, which is a Russian supporter, based on the motto ‘War must stay in the game’.
When it comes to World of Tanks, one of the most popular free-to-play games in the world, every player who plays the game definitely thinks of Belarus. World of Tanks is the most played game in Belarus.
The reason for this is the game company that developed World of Tanks. Wargaming is Belarusian. Wargaming, the developer of World of Tanks, was among the companies that implemented an embargo due to the Russia-Ukraine war. As you know Belarus sided with Russia in the war.
Wargaming has decided to relocate the company from Belarus due to the war
In the following announcement shared on LinkedIn, Wargaming they started the process of moving their studios states. In addition to the announcement, as of March 31, the execution of Wargaming games will be carried out in Russia and Belarus by Lesta Studio (A Russian gaming company acquired by Wargaming in 2011) to a game company named has been handed over and this the company is no longer affiliated with Wargaming is also stated.
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in the statement “The company will not profit from this process, neither today nor hereafter. On the contrary, we expect significant losses as a direct result of this decision.” statement is included. World of Tanks, It’s a very popular game in Russia and Belarus, and most of the company’s revenues come from these countries.. Wargaming games will remain playable in Russia and Belarus at this time, but will not be affiliated with Wargaming.
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https://www.polygon.com/23009709/wargaming-world-of-tanks-leaving-belarus-russia-ukraine-invasion