XBOX
SOCIAL IMPACT
Bringing the joy and community of gaming to everyone on the planet
Help people impacted by emergencies
Xbox’s vision is to empower humanitarian organizations and crisis-affected communities through collective action.
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Special Olympics Gaming for Inclusion Showcase
Xbox hosted the 2024 Gaming for Inclusion Showcase with Special Olympics. The annual Gaming for Inclusion esports tournament and showcase provides an opportunity for Special Olympics athletes to highlight their abilities in esports and beyond.
Minecraft National Park
In Minecraft National Park, players learn about preserving Earth's wild places through roaming biomes, stopping in at ranger stations, and interacting with features like wildlife crossings. Proceeds support The Nature Conservancy’s efforts to protect and restore nature.
World of Warcraft
World of Warcraft launched the 2024 WoW Charity Pet: The Reven Pack inspired by the incredible story of WoW player Mats Steen. The Reven Pack will benefit CureDuchenne, a nonprofit dedicated to improving and extending the lives of those affected by Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Gears of War: Never Fight Alone
The Coalition has made a multi-year commitment to donate 1% of net revenue from all Gears of War games and merchandise to organizations working to prevent suicide and combat loneliness.
State of Decay 2
SOD2’s newest update gives you the opportunity to be a hero in the game and in real life with American Red Cross.
Diablo IV x Duriel’s Offering
In celebration of Earth Day, Diablo IV unveiled Duriel’s Offering, a social media campaign that resulted in 30 million maggots donated to Tiggywinkles, a wildlife rehabilitation hospital.
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Overwatch 2 Mercy for a Cause
In Summer 2024, Pink Mercy returned in Overwatch 2 to benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, raising $12.3 million in support of breast cancer research.
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Microsoft Flight Simulator
On the 80th anniversary of D-Day, Microsoft Flight Simulator released the Famous Flyer 09 Bundle, including the Douglas C-47D Skytrain cargo plane and the WACO CG-4A Glider. From D-Day through July 5th, the Microsoft Flight Simulator team donated 100% of each sale to the USO.
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Xbox celebrates mental wellness
Discover how games can be a powerful ally in mental wellness.
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Our principles in practice
Social impact through gaming
At Xbox, games have always been one of our top priorities, so we carefully consider the social impact of what we create. Through the games we develop and publish, we aim to leave a positive social impact through representation, connection, empathy, and more.
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
Developer Ninja Theory worked closely with Professor Paul Fletcher at the University of Cambridge and people with lived experiences of psychosis to deliver players an accurate and empathetic portrayal of Senua's condition.
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Minecraft Education
Millions of students, teachers, and families use Minecraft Education to explore and build skills together. With immersive lessons and learning programs in coding, AI, cybersecurity, sustainability, and much more, Minecraft Education prepares young people to thrive today and in the future!
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Starfield
In collaboration with Xbox, Bethesda worked hand-in-hand with Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS) to create the Space for All program, a project that allowed SEDS Chapters across the United States to research and develop proposals that benefitted STEAM education.
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Call of Duty Endowment
The Call of Duty Endowment helps veterans find high-quality careers by supporting groups that prepare them for the job market and by raising awareness of the value vets bring to the workplace.
Xbox sustainability
Our mission as Team Xbox is to bring the joy and community of gaming to everyone on the planet, but it’s critical we do so while taking care of the planet.
