A heartwarming initiative on Reddit titled "Can't afford the game? Let me help" has ignited a surge of generosity within the gaming community. Launched by user verdantsf, the campaign was born out of a desire to pay forward the kindness they had once been shown during difficult times. verdantsf started by gifting five copies of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 to fellow users, and due to an overwhelming positive response, they followed up with another five. In total, games worth approximately $600 were distributed by verdantsf alone.
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The movement quickly gained momentum, inspiring around 30 more individuals to purchase copies of the game for those who couldn't afford it themselves. Recognizing the community's outpouring of support, Warhorse Studios stepped in, gifting verdantsf a collector’s edition of KCD2 and replenishing their stock for further giveaways.
After receiving five additional copies from Warhorse, the third batch was sent out. "The developers are amazing. Thank you for the collector’s edition!" verdantsf expressed gratitude, also praising the subreddit moderators for fostering such a positive community.
Reflecting on the initiative, verdantsf noted, "It's incredible to see so many community members coming together to support each other in challenging times. A big thank you to the 30 people who bought KCD2 for others. Teamwork makes the dream work!"
Assuming each participant purchased one copy for someone else, it’s estimated that over $2,000 was collectively spent on buying and gifting Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. This remarkable act of community spirit, coupled with Warhorse Studios’ generous contribution, underscores the profound impact of goodwill within the gaming world—a rare but heartening occurrence.