Wargaming Will No Longer Operate Business In Russia And Belarus

JAKARTA - World of Tanks developer Wargaming on Monday, April 4, suspended all business operations in Russia and Belarus. This included closing its studio in Belarus, following Russia's invasion of neighboring Ukraine.

The announcement was spread via a post by Wargaming on LinkedIn, which stated that over the past few weeks, Wargaming has been conducting a strategic review of its worldwide business operations.

The company has decided it will not own or operate any business in Russia and Belarus and will be leaving both countries.

"Effective March 31 the company transferred its direct gaming business in Russia and Belarus to the local management of Lesta Studio which is no longer affiliated with Wargaming," the statement read.

Then the company added that they would not profit from this process either today or in the future. "On the contrary, we expect to suffer heavy losses as a direct result of this decision."

During the transition period, the live products will remain available in Russia and Belarus and will be operated by the new owners. Wargaming has also started the process of closing its studio in Minsk, Belarus.

"Despite the magnitude of this decision, we as a company are confident in the future of our business and are committed to providing quality games to our players," the company concluded.