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Bandai Namco donates to humanitarian efforts in Ukraine

But doesn't suspend sales in Russia.

Bandai Namco is the latest publisher to act out after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, committing to donate 100 million yen to humanitarian efforts in Ukraine.

“The Bandai Namco Group has decided to make a donation of 100 million yen to Save the Children in support of their humanitarian cause for people affected by the crisis in Ukraine and seeking refuge outside the country,” it said on social media.

“We hope that the people and communities affected by this crisis will be able to return to peaceful days as soon as possible.”

The publisher didn’t go as far as to condemn Russia’s actions, nor has it suspended sales in the region like SonyActivision BlizzardEAEpic GamesMicrosoftTake-Two and Ubisoft.

You can read games industry statements regarding the Russian invasion of Ukraine here.


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