Is this the end of the game the world of tanks or will we soon see a new copyright holder? The arrest of the assets of the game world of tanks.

24.06 The Russian Prosecutor's Office has filed a demand to stop the activities of Lesta Games, which is the publisher of the game “World of Tanks”. In addition, the agency insists on the transfer of all 100% shares of this company into state ownership. The basis for such measures were the charges of extremist activity brought against “Lesta Games”.

26.06 The court arrested the property of the Russian publisher of the game “World of Tanks”. The Prosecutor General's Office decided to block the assets of Lesta Games, the studio responsible for developing and publishing World of Tanks.

Some details:
- The arrest affected three legal entities: the head office, the Moscow branch and the publisher;
- The measure was applied on April 17, but it has only become known now;
- “Lesta Games was previously part of Wargaming and separated in 2022;
- The studio now produces projects such as World of Tanks, World of Ships, and Tanks Blitz;
- In 2023, Wargaming held a fundraiser in support of Ukraine, but Lesta Games did not participate, claiming a neutral position;
- The exact reasons for the arrest have not been disclosed, and the fate of the games remains unknown for now.

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