
World of Tanks, og en række andre spil i samme univers, er skabt og kørt af studiet Wargaming.net, som tidligere har haft hovedsæde i Hviderusland, men i årene efter den originale lancering også ekspanderede ind i Rusland.
Men grundet den igangværende invasion af Ukraine, og udelukkelsen af det russiske marked, så har Wargaming valgt at trække sig helt ud af begge lande, og lukke deres studier. I en meddelelse til VGC siger studiet at de forventer massive tab i forbindelse med rykket.
"The company will not profit from this process either today or going forward. Much to the contrary, we expect to suffer substantial losses as a direct result of this decision. We will be completing the operational transition with all due speed while remaining in full compliance with all laws and ensuring the ongoing safety and support of our employees. During the transition period, the live products will remain available in Russia and Belarus and will be operated by the new owner."
Wargaming har 19 kontorer i hele verden.