‘Fortnite’ maker raises RM607.32mil for Ukraine


Epic committed the Fortnite proceeds from the past two weeks to humanitarian efforts in Ukraine and said that the Xbox gaming unit of Microsoft is doing the same. — Dreamstime/TNS

SAN FRANCISCO: Video game maker Epic Games said Monday that US$144mil (RM607.32mil) made from its popular Fortnite battle game will go to help the people of war-ravaged Ukraine.

Epic committed the Fortnite proceeds from the past two weeks to humanitarian efforts in Ukraine and said that the Xbox gaming unit of Microsoft is doing the same.

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