Russian state prosecutors have accused the Kyiv-based game development company GSC Game World of funneling around $17 million to a Ukrainian military aid fund in 2022. The accusations have led to the company being blacklisted by Russian authorities, marking another escalation in the economic warfare against Ukrainian entities supporting the war effort. The development of the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. video game series, known for its post-apocalyptic setting and immersive gameplay, has now become entangled in the geopolitical conflict between Russia and Ukraine.