Ukrainian studio Frogwares has been very outspoken about the Russian invasion of its home country. Employees were forced tobrand new project
, partially as an act of defiance:"A clear middle finger to those who thought they could just roll into our country hoping to disrupt and ruin our lives," the studio said.
"When it happens, you gather your family and pets and go huddle in basements, shelters or bathrooms. Surrounded by a sea of air raid sirens, anti-aircraft fire, and missile blasts, all you can do is sit there, wondering if this is your time."The studio also noted the"rolling electricity cuts" and interruptions to water, heat, and internet connectivity that continue to plague Ukraine.
"Each time Ukraine has a decisive win on the battlefield we need also be ready that the next day, the Russians with their fragile little egos will lash out at civilian targets," the studio."Useless cowards who have run out of ideas how else to win a war they started so they resort to trying to demoralize, freeze and starve ordinary people."
Frogwares said that, from its perspective, the constant attacks on civilians is having the opposite of their intended effect:"It reminds us why we need to keep resisting, keep fighting, and never consider negotiating." The studio obviously doesn't speak for all of Ukraine, but I have to think it's a fairly widely-held sentiment.."We hope you all have a good holiday break and we'll see you all soon in 2023.
No shit sherlock
Not giving up is the reason life in Ukraine is difficult.🤦♂️