Last weekend, Z Event 2025 marked a turning point in the history of charity events tied to the gaming world. This edition, built on generosity and unity, broke all previous records. All donations raised this year were donated to:

• La Fondation de France
• L’Association Française des Aidants
• Helebor
• La Ligue Contre le Cancer
• Nightline
• Le Rire Médecin
• Sourire à la Vie
• L’Envol
• Sparadrap

An Unbelievable Start

What seemed unimaginable at first quickly became reality. During the official launch on Thursday, September 4th, donations surged to impressive heights within just a few hours. By the event’s closing on Sunday, September 7th at 9 PM, the final amount had reached an astounding €16,179,096, setting a new historic record.

The Z Event thus broke its own record in this 9th edition. After surpassing €15 million, streamers extended the event by an extra hour, prolonging the excitement and collective momentum. It all began at the Zénith de Montpellier, where around 50 streamers gathered on-site, joined by hundreds more remotely.

An Unprecedented Collective Success

Z Event 2025 united nearly 350 French-speaking streamers, drawing a global audience. The event reached up to 1 million simultaneous viewers on Twitch, confirming its status as the largest digital charity marathon in the French-speaking world. The sheer generosity, animations, and massive engagement propelled this edition to unprecedented heights.

Among the top fundraisers, Domingo raised nearly €1.48 million, followed by Antoine Daniel with over €1.2 million. Influencer Angle Droit received the largest single donation of €50,000. Other notable participants and donors included Cyprien, Tibo InShape, Anyme, Amixem, and even MrBeast.

The funds collected were distributed among eight associations, including the Association Française des Aidants, Helebor, the Ligue Contre le Cancer, Nightline, and a group of child-focused associations coordinated by the Fondation de France.

Recalbox Breaks Its Own Donation Record

Among the many participants, our long-time partner Recalbox once again shone during this edition. The team managed a dedicated retrogaming space, with original challenges and donation goals followed closely by its community. Thanks to its audience’s commitment, Recalbox broke its own donation record, raising €23,510, proving the strength of its community and its dedication to important causes.

At PixelHeart, we are proud to have contributed to this achievement by providing PixelHeart gift vouchers as prizes during Recalbox’s stream. This partnership enriched the audience’s experience while supporting fundraising for the charities.

PixelHeart and Recalbox: A Strong Partnership

This wasn’t the first collaboration between PixelHeart and Recalbox. Both share a deep passion for retro gaming and the desire to make it accessible to as many people as possible. Over the years, multiple joint projects have built a partnership rooted in trust and mutual respect.

Being part of Z Event 2025 alongside Recalbox was therefore a natural choice. Witnessing the direct impact of our contribution on such an important cause fills us with pride and strengthens our commitment.

Memorable Atmosphere and Highlights

Throughout the weekend, streamers demonstrated remarkable creativity to encourage donations. From live tattoos to original challenges, concerts, and community games, every action added to a festive and supportive atmosphere. Sales of t-shirts, posters, and collector items generated more than €3 million in additional donations.

The energy at the Zénith de Montpellier, along with the online engagement, showcased the power of collective solidarity. This edition will go down in history not only for the record-breaking amount but also for the human connection and generosity it fostered.

For PixelHeart, participating in such an event goes far beyond gaming. By supporting Recalbox, we reaffirmed our commitment to associations that work tirelessly to improve the lives of sick children, their families, and caregivers.

We are honored that our gift vouchers contributed to this chain of solidarity and to the success of such a landmark event. This spirit of sharing reflects the true essence of gaming: bringing people together, creating powerful moments, and supporting those in need.

Z Event once again demonstrated the strength of collective action and the ability of gaming to unite massive audiences for positive change. For PixelHeart, being associated with this success as a Recalbox partner is a source of immense pride.

We extend our congratulations to all streamers, to Recalbox for breaking its donation record, and to all donors whose generosity made it possible to raise €16,179,096 for vital causes. More than just an event, Z Event 2025 will remain a shining example of solidarity.

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