Wargaming, a multiplayer game developer and publisher, today announced an exciting collaboration with the iconic pop culture character, Popeye the Sailor, to celebrate World Oceans Month. This collaboration is also a charitable initiative, which will be announced shortly before the release of the content for purchase.
Popeye Charity Pack Will Include Commanders Popeye and Brutustwo well-known characters in popular culture, plus custom voiceovers, two flags, and an exclusive camouflage for the Tier VII USS Colorado.
The well-known spinach-loving sailor and advocate for clean oceans, Popeye is owned by King Features Syndicate, a unit of Hearst Newspapers, which is renowned for hosting some of the most popular characters in entertainment. Popeye has been a longtime advocate for ocean conservation, and in 2020 announced his support for The SeaCleaners, an organization focused on the long-term preservation of the oceans and the fight against plastic pollution, as well as raising awareness of ocean conservation efforts globally. This collaboration with Wargaming is another step in Popeye’s commitment to sustainability and ocean conservation.
World of Warships is the world’s leading free naval warfare game from Wargaming, where players compete with the largest collection of historically accurate warships of the 20th century. The game has deep roots in the military community, and Wargaming has demonstrated a long-term commitment to supporting veterans’ nonprofits and historical organizations.
“Popeye the Sailor is a childhood favorite of many of us at Wargaming, so to have the chance to bring him to our waters is an honor. It’s even more special to know that we’re helping to raise awareness about preserving the oceans.” , while bringing joy to our players,” said Marko Valentic, Wargaming’s Global Director of Business Development and Communications.
