Twitch has announced a price increase starting next month. This means users in many countries will have to pay more to support their favorite streamer.
Specifically, Twitch revealed that starting July 11, it will update the prices of Tier 1 and gift sub subscriptions on the webfor current subscribers. Current subscribers will receive legacy prices for their existing subscriptions until they choose to upgrade or cancel.
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For subscribers living in the EU, if their subscription was €3.99 per month, they will likely have to pay €4.99 per month starting July 11. As for Twitch users in the US, they will have to pay $5.99 per month, up from $4.99 per month.
Thankfully, Twitch says it 's not changing the price of Tier 2 and Tier 3 or gifted subscriptions. It's also worth noting that the price changes apply to subscriptions purchased on the desktop or mobile, not in mobile apps.
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Twitch is just one of many services that have announced price increases in recent months. Typically, subscribers are not happy with such actions. Many users are expressing dissatisfaction and frustration, as these increases affect their budgets and their ability to support their favorite content creators.
Some users are reporting that they will be forced to reduce the number of their subscriptions or even cancel their subscriptions altogether . This could have negative consequences for content creators who rely on these subscriptions to maintain their financial viability.
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Other users express understanding for the need for price increases, acknowledging that the cost of operating a platform like Twitch may have increased. However, they are asking for more perks or improvements to the service to justify the increases.
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