World of Tanks will still be sold in Belarus and Russia, but not by Wargaming. In those two countries, the game will now be managed by Lesta Studio, with none of the proceeds going back to Wargaming. The company expects to incur “substantial losses” as a result of their withdrawal from the Russian and Belarusian markets… This isn’t the first time Wargaming has been in the news in relation to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Back in February, World of Tanks creative director Sergey Burkatovskiy was fired for expressing support for the invasion online. We will be completing the operational transition with all due speed while remaining in full compliance with all laws and ensuring the ongoing safety and support of our employees. During the transition period the live products will remain available in Russia and Belarus and will be operated by the new owner. Wargaming has also started the process of closing its studio in Minsk, Belarus. We will be providing as much severance and support as possible to our employees affected by the change. Despite the magnitude of this decision, we as a company are confident in the future of our business and are committed to delivering quality games to our players. We here at Wccftech hope for a peaceful resolution to the conflict and the safety of all Ukrainian citizens. If you wish to donate to the International Committee of the Red Cross to support humanitarian efforts in Ukraine, head to this page. World of Tanks is free-to-play on PC, Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and mobile platforms.
