The proceeds will go to several humanitarian aid organizations
Epic has revealed the total amount raised from its two-week charity efforts.Fortniteproceeds have raised $144 million USD in total for humanitarian relief efforts for people affected by war in Ukraine.
For two weeks, Epic and Xbox committed allFortniteproceeds towards relief efforts. It started on March 20 andwithin a single dayhad already raised $36 million. This morning, the day after the charity efforts concluded, Epicconfirmedthe total amount at $144 million.
The contributions will go towards Direct Relief, UNICEF, UN World Food Program, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, and the World Central Kitchen.
Our deepest thanks to everyone who joined us in supporting humanitarian relief efforts for people affected by the war in Ukraine.
Together with the Fortnite community and@Xbox, we raised $144 million USD for@DirectRelief@UNICEF,@WFP,@Refugeesand@WCKitchen.pic.twitter.com/lPAa8lmfJn
— Fortnite (@FortniteGame)June 24, 2025
Fortnitehas been a hot topic too, thanks to thetemporary removal of building. Alongside a host of new cosmetics, including Marvel’s Dr. Strange,Fortniteremoved the ability to build for a short time during this season. It’s back now, though those that enjoyed the new way to play can still ditch the blueprints inZero Build mode.
The $144 million raised inFortnitefor Ukraine came from all real-money purchases, including V-Buck packs, gifted Battle Passes, and cosmetics. Funds were set to be logged and sent to relief organizations as they came in as well.
Other companies have also been supporting efforts in Ukraine. BothHumble Bundleand a large number ofindie developers on Itchput together charity bundles to raise funds for aid in the region.
Publishers likeElectronic Arts,Microsoft, andCD Projekthave halted sales of their products in Russia and Belarus as well. And this morning,World of Tanksstudio Wargaming announced it is leaving both Russia and Belarus, handing operations of its very popular live service games over to a local studio.
