Mobile developer Playrix has confirmed it is pulling out of Russia and Belarus because of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
The studio, recognized for creating titles like Gardenscapes and Township, defined will probably be closing all workplaces in Russia and Belarus, and shutting down “all operations” in each areas.
Employees nonetheless working in these international locations will likely be relocated to different areas. Playrix defined the measures are important because of the “continued aggression” in opposition to Ukraine, which was invaded by Russia with help from Belarus earlier this yr.
“Since the start of the conflict, the corporate has suspended its business actions in Russia and Belarus, opened extra workplaces in Europe, and relocated lots of of workers,” stated the corporate in a press launch. “Playrix is dedicated to holding its operations in Ukraine and offering steady help to all of its 1,500 workers there.”
Playrix at the moment has workers working in-person and remotely in over 30 international locations worldwide, and has quite a few workplaces unfold throughout Europe.
The studio is not the primary to halt operations in Russia and Belarus, and earlier this yr different corporations together with Wargaming, Niantic, Zynga, Supercell, Rovio, and extra additionally pulled out of each counties.Â
