"Capcom Cup 12, with its finals scheduled for March of next year, is set to be the first pay-per-view livestream for a major Street Fighter tournament. On Friday, however, the Japanese publisher might change how much it charges players to watch it. That's in response to a furious backlash from fans and competitive pros alike to what would be a controversial milestone for professional esports."
"While fans can pay to attend the tournament live in-person, they'll also have to pay to watch it live online. Right now the ticket price is $40 for two days of matches. That's as much as it currently costs to buy Street Fighter 6. While some fans are against Capcom charging at all, others might be satisfied if the publisher simply lowers the price, or rolls the ticketing into a broader package that also includes in-game cosmetics."
Capcom planned to make Capcom Cup 12 the first pay-per-view livestream for a major Street Fighter event, charging $40 for two days of live online viewing. The $40 price equals the current cost of Street Fighter 6 and provoked strong backlash from fans and competitive professionals. Capcom said it is considering price adjustments and will make another announcement by late October explaining pricing and intent. Fans suggested lowering the fee or bundling the ticket with in-game cosmetics. Street Fighter 6 director Takayuki Nakayama said the development team was not consulted and that internal discussions are ongoing.
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