Activision has announced that the charity bundle sold to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare players has raised over $1.6M ($2.38M AUD). The Outback Relief Pack will be sent to provide relief to those most affected by the “devastating bushfires in Australia” via Direct Relief, a humanitarian aid organization. 100% of the net proceeds from both the Outback Relief Pack and the Outback Pack will be sent to Direct Relief and managed by the charity itself. The organization has “already started to provide much-needed emergency and health supplies in coordination with local aid groups across the country as they respond to the pressing needs of millions of Australians affected by these tragic conditions”.
“Call of Duty players around the world came together in support of this terrible tragedy. We’re honored to help in this effort with the funds from the Outback Relief pack. We thank everyone for their generosity, and we look forward to putting this donation into action,” said Byron Beede, general manager and executive vice president of Call of Duty at Activision.
“Thank you to fans and our community. Your inspiration drove the Outback Relief Pack. On behalf of everyone here at the studio, we thank you for your support,” said Patrick Kelly, co-studio head and creative director of Infinity Ward.
The Outback Relief Pack contained a number of in-game items including an operator skin, sniper rifle, charm, sticker, calling card, operator quip, finishing move, and a 1 tier skip for the Battle Pass.
Check out the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare official site to learn more about the charity initiative.
