Stalker 2 studio is raffling keychains made from a shot-down Russian helicopter to raise funds for mine removal in the real-world Chornobyl Exclusion Zone
GSC Game World, the Ukrainian studio behind Stalker 2, has partnered with United24 to launch a fundraising campaign supporting mine removal operations in the real-world Chornobyl Exclusion Zone. The initiative features a raffle offering unique prizes including keychains manufactured from parts of a shot-down Russian helicopter, along with patches, t-shirts, and game keys. The campaign aims to raise a minimum of $100,000 to fund demining and explosive ordnance disposal efforts in the contaminated region.
The Chornobyl Exclusion Zone was established following the 1986 nuclear disaster at the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant. While the area remains hazardous due to residual radiation, it has become increasingly dangerous since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, with landmines and unexploded ordnance now posing significant threats to civilians and humanitarian workers. The fundraising effort directly supports Ukrainian military and civilian demining operations in the zone.
This campaign represents a notable intersection between GSC Game World’s fictional Stalker universe—which draws heavy inspiration from the real Chornobyl disaster and exclusion zone—and tangible humanitarian relief work. The studio, based in Kyiv, has consistently supported Ukrainian relief and military aid initiatives since the beginning of the conflict. The partnership with United24, a major Ukrainian charity platform, underscores the campaign’s commitment to channeling proceeds directly to verified demining organizations operating in the region.