
NHS staff received free access to video games to thank you for the work done during the coronavirus.
Large companies such as EA, Konami, Xbox and Sega, as well as independent studios, are part of the Games for Carers initiative.
Studies say SSN workers can use games "when they get well-deserved downtime or to provide relief to their families."
More than 85,000 games will be available for download.
During the coronavirus pandemic, the UK gaming industry helped share the government's message of Stay Home, Save Lives in popular games like Fifa and Fortnite.
"We have worked closely with gaming companies to protect people and I am delighted that the sector continues to support the national health service in such an innovative way," says Caroline Dinenage, minister of culture and digital culture.
All NHS workers who need to log in are visiting the Games for Carers website and entering their NHS email address - although due to the level of interest after launch, the site went down for a short period. .
The original idea for Games for Carers came from Scottish video game journalist Chris Scullion and gained support from the British agency Ukie, as well as the Keymail video game marketing platform.
The gaming community came together to thank "the truly extraordinary people who make up the SSN frontline team," said Jo Twist, Ukie CEO.
"Game companies of all sizes and players around the world recognize their exceptional dedication and hope that this initiative will help them understand how respected and appreciated they are."
Since countries all over the world have joined the blockade, many people have turned to games to pass the time, stay in touch and help their mental health.
One of the most popular was Nintendo's Animal Crossing, which went straight to the top of the game chart the week it was released in late March.
"Even if it's just a digital virtual world and I suppose nothing you do in it really makes a difference, having a small place where there isn't a global pandemic and everything is quite OK is a really nice escape," 23 year old Akemi, who has played the franchise since he was nine, he told Radio 1 Newsbeat at the time.
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