Russian President Vladimir Putin instructed members of the cabinet to consider the issue of organizing the production of game consoles. The deadline for execution is June 15, 2024.
The instruction notes that, in addition to consoles, it is necessary to consider creating an operating system (OS) and a cloud system for delivering games and programs to users.
The Kremlin commented on Putin's instruction
Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov answered a journalist's question about whether it is about creating an independent gaming industry in Russia. And whether it can be considered as an alternative to the Western one.
Yes. This has been repeatedly mentioned at meetings with the president
What developers offer
Putin was presented with the idea of creating a Russian analogue of the FIFA football simulator at the Games of the Future in Kazan. The head of state promised to discuss it with the chairman of Gazprom, Alexei Miller.
Members of the Video Game Industry Development Organization (RVI) stated earlier that they are developing a corresponding 5-year plan. The roadmap was drawn up taking into account the initiative of government bodies, the public sector and the gaming community. It includes 83 items, which also relate to technology and game exports.
In 2024, RVI wants to establish partnerships with specialized funds. In 2025, they want to present a program to support game development. And the release of the console is scheduled for 2026-2027.
