Reguladores russos estão tentando confiscar ativos dos desenvolvedores do World of Tanks
Top executives from Wargaming and Lesta Games, the joint developers of World of Tanks, could have their stakes in their respective companies seized by the Russian government. The Russian Prosecutor General is accusing them of extremist activities due to Wargaming’s support of Ukraine. Development of World of Tanks was split in 2022 when Wargaming left its offices in Russia and Belarus, transferring development of the Russian version of the game to Lesta Games. Both companies have not released official statements yet.
Russian Regulators Attempt to Seize Assets from World of Tanks Developers
Recent reports suggest that Wargaming and Lesta Games, the developers behind World of Tanks, are facing a serious threat from the Russian government. The accusation of extremist activities due to the support of Ukraine has put the executives’ stakes in jeopardy.
World of Tanks, a popular game with a massive player base, has been at the center of a political controversy between Russia and Ukraine. The decision to split the development between the two companies in 2022 only added fuel to the fire. Wargaming’s fundraising campaign for Ukrainian medical aid has been interpreted as anti-Russian, leading to the current situation.
Wargaming and Lesta Games
Wargaming is a well-known game developer with a strong presence in the industry. Lesta Games, on the other hand, has been responsible for the Russian version of World of Tanks. The joint effort between these two companies has been successful, but now faces a serious challenge.