Activision Blizzard joins the growing list of gaming companies that have stopped doing business in Russia. Announcing its plans to acquire Activision Blizzard in January, Microsoft took action to ban sales of its products and services in Russia and Belarus.
Even after the announcement of Activision Blizzard, Epic Games stated that their sales were stopped in Russia, but Russian players would not be prevented from accessing the games. Let’s take a look at the details of the access block brought by Activision Blizzard.
Access to many Microsoft products, not just Activision Blizzard games
Daniel Alegre
Activision Blizzard’s president, Daniel Alegre, in a public letter to the employees of the company in Russia announced that it is suspending sales of its games and in-game items in . This move prevents Russia from making any new transactions with Activision Blizzard, which includes both game sales and in-game purchases. There is a ban that includes not only Xbox games but also Windows, Office and Microsoft-related products.
The press release does not specify whether the ban includes both digital and physical games. It also highlights some of the contributions of the company and its employees to Ukraine, and also offers additional resources to workers affected by the war.
Alegre wrote in the letter, “We are doing everything possible to assist the employees and their families directly affected by this tragedy. If you or a colleague needs support, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your manager or your local human resources department. I would also like to remind you that we also have an Employee Support Program for those who need emotional support during this difficult time.” says.
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