An indie game bundle on itch.io created to support laid-off video game developers has passed $100,000 in just a few days, according to Eurogamer.net. The promotion is also drawing attention because buyers can save more than $1,000 compared with purchasing the included games separately.
The bundle is tied to a game industry hardship fund and was put together as a rapid response to ongoing layoffs affecting developers across the sector. Based on the report, the fundraising total climbed quickly, reaching six figures with around ten days still remaining in the campaign.
Bundles like this often appeal to players for two reasons at once: they offer a large collection of indie titles at a steep discount, and they direct money toward a cause that resonates with the gaming community. In this case, the focus is on helping workers hit by recent job cuts in the games business.
The early total suggests strong support from both buyers and creators at a time when the industry continues to face difficult conditions. With more time left before the bundle ends, the fundraiser appears to have momentum as it continues to raise money for affected developers.
